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WK63 BUA

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,162 mi
Last recorded159,162 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK63 BUA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 159,162 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 150,210 miles

headlight condition starting to effect beam image

Pass 13 Dec 2023 142,417 miles

All exhaust hangers corroded/deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2022 132,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 87,686 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,225 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 69,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and not adjusting (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 51,782 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 51,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 36,393 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,510 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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WK63 BUA is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WK63 BUA, 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 WK63 BUA registered?

WK63 BUA is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is WK63 BUA safe to buy?

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