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PK63 BYV

2013 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,664 mi
Last recorded79,664 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK63 BYV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 79,664 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear lower spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 79,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear lower spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 74,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 70,492 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 70,492 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,474 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 60,600 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 54,745 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,698 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 45,636 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 41,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os [+inner faces partially pitted] (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,069 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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PK63 BYV is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 62,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK63 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PK63 BYV registered?

PK63 BYV is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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