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LR13 YXT

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,169 mi
Last recorded106,169 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 YXT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 106,169 miles

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2025 100,171 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 97,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,236 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,983 miles

Driver's view to the front in the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (large sun strip)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 88,983 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Driver's view to the front in the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (large sun strip)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 85,646 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,026 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 82,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 76,061 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,498 miles

emissions too low to record on test

Fail 23 Feb 2019 72,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

emissions too low to record on test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 65,665 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,623 miles

Front wipers smear windscreen not effecting the drivers view.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,504 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 52,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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LR13 YXT is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR13 YXT, 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 LR13 YXT registered?

LR13 YXT is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is LR13 YXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR13 YXT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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