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RX13 NKZ

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,304 mi
Last recorded105,304 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX13 NKZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 105,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated should replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn / should replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 154,862 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face and badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe metal support mounting broken ,can be welded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

center section exhaust clamp badly corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 142,390 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear inner face worn thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face badly worn should replace. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall ,should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively bothside rear should investigate. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 126,363 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre iinner shoulder worn thin.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center tread lightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 70,554 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 62,552 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 62,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 44,995 miles

n/s/f tyre has signs of sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre has signs of cracking/perishing

rear brake pads beginning to wear low

Fail 23 Feb 2019 44,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear tyres have signs of cracking/perishing

n/s/f tyre has signs of sidewall damage

rear brake pads beginning to wear low

Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,642 miles

Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seatbelts untested due to the presence of child seats. ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,484 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,394 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 35,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NKZ is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black 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 RX13 NKZ, 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 RX13 NKZ registered?

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

Is RX13 NKZ safe to buy?

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