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NJ63 PVP

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

51,923 mi
Last recorded51,923 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ63 PVP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 51,923 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 48,879 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2025 48,879 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2024 45,967 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,339 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 42,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 35,728 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 33,165 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 30,114 miles

n/s + o/s/f tyre inner and outer tread worn

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2019 30,114 miles

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

n/s + o/s/f tyre inner and outer tread worn

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,230 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 25 Aug 2017 20,106 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,805 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring items

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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NJ63 PVP is a 2013 Seat Altea in White 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 NJ63 PVP, 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

How do I check the history of NJ63 PVP?

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What year was NJ63 PVP registered?

NJ63 PVP is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is NJ63 PVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ63 PVP 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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