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SN63 VYJ

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,417 mi
Last recorded139,417 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN63 VYJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 139,417 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Aug 2025 124,923 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 124,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 109,102 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 93,790 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 80,537 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 80,537 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working Reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two rear hangers broken ... secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 63,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,376 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,406 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 27,406 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SN63 VYJ 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 71.4%.

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 SN63 VYJ, 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 SN63 VYJ registered?

SN63 VYJ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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