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LC13 NYK

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 NYK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 116,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,883 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 113,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 105,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,182 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2021 97,175 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cracking & out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cracking & out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 69,098 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 51,497 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,674 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 27,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LC13 NYK is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LC13 NYK, 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 LC13 NYK registered?

LC13 NYK is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is LC13 NYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 NYK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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