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SY63 DMU

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,489 mi
Last recorded129,489 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 DMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 129,489 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 125,262 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 120,273 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 120,245 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 110,679 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT WEARING INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 103,804 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake dust guardcorroded and holed

emissions output too low to register

Fail 30 Sep 2021 103,777 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake dust guardcorroded and holed

emissions output too low to register

Pass 3 Sep 2020 101,457 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,818 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 25 Aug 2018 77,407 miles

Nearside Front Wiper Blade smearing slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,363 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Aug 2016 45,805 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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SY63 DMU is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SY63 DMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY63 DMU?

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What year was SY63 DMU registered?

SY63 DMU is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is SY63 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY63 DMU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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