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YA13 HTN

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,671 mi
Last recorded89,671 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 HTN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 89,671 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 83,263 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 83,263 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,307 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 81,297 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 72,831 miles

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Fail 15 Nov 2022 72,831 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,304 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 63,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,908 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 39,621 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 39,420 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 34,466 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 34,466 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Both Front Tyres Bald On Edge

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 29,349 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 18,420 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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YA13 HTN is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YA13 HTN, 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 YA13 HTN registered?

YA13 HTN is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 July 2013.

Is YA13 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA13 HTN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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