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KX13 LYH

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,788 mi
Last recorded90,788 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX13 LYH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 90,788 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 90,788 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 80,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,047 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2023 65,045 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2022 52,122 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,349 miles

Nearside Front wearing on edges & cracking

Nearside Rear close to tread wear bars

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2020 40,924 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge of tread & sidewall perished

Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,554 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 33,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,080 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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KX13 LYH is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc 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 KX13 LYH, 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.

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What year was KX13 LYH registered?

KX13 LYH is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for KX13 LYH 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.

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