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RX13 NKN

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,632 mi
Last recorded103,632 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX13 NKN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 103,632 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 103,630 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 92,598 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 92,348 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside & Nearside Rear Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Oil Leak, Replace ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Front Tyres 3mm & Bald Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside Rear 3mm - Nearside Rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 80,985 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 80,985 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,476 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 70,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge of the tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 61,528 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,283 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted cannot test some components

Pass 15 Jan 2020 49,879 miles

Clutch heavy

Engine cover & Under-trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2020 49,879 miles

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

Clutch heavy

Engine cover & Under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 43,141 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 36,983 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,833 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,228 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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RX13 NKN is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RX13 NKN, 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 RX13 NKN?

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What year was RX13 NKN registered?

RX13 NKN is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is RX13 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX13 NKN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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