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MM13 TZO

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,490 mi
Last recorded93,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM13 TZO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 93,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2026 93,486 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to o/s/r brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 79,776 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 72,969 miles

Front undertray not fully secure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 64,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 45,997 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 45,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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 13 Aug 2020 40,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,412 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 23,253 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 15,816 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,649 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 9,649 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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MM13 TZO is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MM13 TZO, 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 MM13 TZO registered?

MM13 TZO is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 August 2013.

Is MM13 TZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM13 TZO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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