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SN13 KNF

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,603 mi
Last recorded65,603 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 KNF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 65,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front headlamp lens faded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 61,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,703 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 57,703 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 53,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,993 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 40,564 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 35,592 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 35,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,447 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 29,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,142 miles

Rear tyres perished between treads - no cords exposed

Fail 15 Mar 2017 23,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside & offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perished between treads - no cords exposed

Pass 17 Feb 2016 16,808 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Fail 17 Feb 2016 16,808 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SN13 KNF is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SN13 KNF, 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 SN13 KNF registered?

SN13 KNF is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is SN13 KNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN13 KNF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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