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WJ63 UMY

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,005 mi
Last recorded142,005 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ63 UMY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 142,005 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 133,103 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 133,101 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2023 114,064 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side of disc both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 114,064 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side of disc both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 98,305 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 98,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,788 miles

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

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

n/s/r spring corroding / engine x under covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 75,788 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r spring corroding / engine x under covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,601 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 56,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,414 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,744 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,597 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)

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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WJ63 UMY 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 66.7%.

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 WJ63 UMY, 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 WJ63 UMY registered?

WJ63 UMY is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 September 2013.

Is WJ63 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ63 UMY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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