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SK03 DMK

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,337 mi
Last recorded121,337 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 DMK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 121,337 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 108,155 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 108,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,383 miles

Front engine undertray insecure but unlikely to fall off

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,214 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 70,634 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2020 64,272 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,661 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 44,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6 and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 44,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6 and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 31,809 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 21,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 12,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SK03 DMK is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK03 DMK, 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 SK03 DMK registered?

SK03 DMK is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 February 2013.

Is SK03 DMK safe to buy?

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