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NG13 UAO

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,822 mi
Last recorded179,822 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG13 UAO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 179,822 miles

Central Exhaust clamp sleeve heavily corroded

Central Front Undertray slightly insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly loose/ perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe by exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 179,822 miles

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

Central Exhaust clamp sleeve heavily corroded

Central Front Undertray slightly insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly loose/ perished

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe by exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 158,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 158,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 134,936 miles

Bonnet release inside vehicle broken

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low through wheels advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear washer inop

Fail 19 Jul 2024 134,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet release inside vehicle broken

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low through wheels advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear washer inop

Pass 13 Jul 2023 110,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2023 110,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 91,889 miles

Both front brake assemblies binding slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 91,889 miles

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

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

Both front brake assemblies binding slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 79,586 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 70,796 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 70,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Chain guard missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,036 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 46,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 34,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to scrub off

Offside Front Tyre starting to scrub off

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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NG13 UAO is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NG13 UAO, 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 NG13 UAO registered?

NG13 UAO is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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