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SF63 TUY

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,253 mi
Last recorded95,253 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 TUY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2026 95,253 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded - Rear

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 95,253 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded - Rear

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 84,915 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,246 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 71,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 61,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 55,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,765 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 45,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre pressure reset (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 35,073 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 35,073 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fitted the bulb correctly and adjusted the beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 23,814 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 23,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 17,977 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 17,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 15,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 10,975 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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SF63 TUY is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SF63 TUY, 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 SF63 TUY registered?

SF63 TUY is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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