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NV13 JRU

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,568 mi
Last recorded117,568 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV13 JRU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 117,568 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 106,267 miles

Offside Front side indicator , product on lens missing

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 94,875 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 66,024 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 41,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 30,523 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,220 miles

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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NV13 JRU is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV13 JRU, 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 NV13 JRU registered?

NV13 JRU is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is NV13 JRU safe to buy?

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