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SM13 RYH

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,319 mi
Last recorded70,319 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 RYH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 70,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 67,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 64,881 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 61,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,217 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wireing loose / snapped brake pad wear light on

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,165 miles

Brake pad warning light on, pads ok

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm tread and both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,033 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 50,033 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 44,762 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 32,363 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,817 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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SM13 RYH is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SM13 RYH, 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 SM13 RYH registered?

SM13 RYH is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is SM13 RYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 RYH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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