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SP13 UPK

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,973 mi
Last recorded86,973 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 UPK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 86,973 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust hanger broke but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 82,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,896 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres cracked and perished plus wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,027 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 68,027 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 63,834 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 63,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,042 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 60,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,565 miles

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

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 14 Aug 2017 44,960 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,828 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2016 32,800 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

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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SP13 UPK is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP13 UPK, 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 SP13 UPK registered?

SP13 UPK is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is SP13 UPK safe to buy?

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