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KX13 MDO

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,397 mi
Last recorded128,397 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX13 MDO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 128,397 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 128,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 121,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 120,743 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 113,838 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 113,838 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 100,106 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 83,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 83,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,824 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 61,824 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wear on inner edge

no smoke emission detected

Pass 25 Mar 2016 36,284 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 MDO is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

KX13 MDO is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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