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KN13 XJV

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,256 mi
Last recorded130,256 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 XJV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 130,256 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,832 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 127,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 122,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 118,282 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking be tween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,595 miles

Front discs worn

Front tyres close to marker bars

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,946 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 54,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,179 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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KN13 XJV is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 61,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN13 XJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN13 XJV registered?

KN13 XJV is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is KN13 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN13 XJV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN13 XJV have outstanding finance?

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