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VK13 AJY

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,703 mi
Last recorded147,703 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 AJY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 147,703 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 141,238 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 136,624 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 Nov 2022 132,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 112,300 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 100,272 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 89,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 21 Jun 2018 76,413 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2017 59,889 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays not allowing full check

Fail 24 May 2017 59,889 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and under trays not allowing full check

Pass 27 May 2016 43,646 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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VK13 AJY is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK13 AJY, 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

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What year was VK13 AJY registered?

VK13 AJY is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is VK13 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK13 AJY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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