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NK63 ULY

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,954 mi
Last recorded140,954 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK63 ULY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 140,954 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 138,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge /205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Fail 14 Jul 2025 138,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge /205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

coolant level low

Pass 3 Jul 2024 133,403 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 133,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 125,692 miles

Front Brake application is uneven

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 125,691 miles

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

Front Brake application is uneven

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 118,876 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 109,057 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 109,056 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,378 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 102,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,884 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 74,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,177 miles

both front tyre s edges going bold ./

Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips in screen (8.3.1d)

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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NK63 ULY is a 2013 Seat Altea in White 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 NK63 ULY, 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 NK63 ULY registered?

NK63 ULY is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is NK63 ULY safe to buy?

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