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SC13 KSJ

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,408 mi
Last recorded110,408 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 KSJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 110,408 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 110,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,214 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 93,507 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 93,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate damaged but not likely to be miss read.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,046 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,713 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 64,713 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 55,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,766 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,330 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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SC13 KSJ is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC13 KSJ, 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 SC13 KSJ?

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What year was SC13 KSJ registered?

SC13 KSJ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 July 2013.

Is SC13 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC13 KSJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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