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YF13 JYL

2013 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,195 mi
Last recorded133,195 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 JYL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 133,195 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 133,143 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 125,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 110,078 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 109,223 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,942 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,305 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,647 miles

Centre Rear seat slight loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tred

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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YF13 JYL is a 2013 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF13 JYL, 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 YF13 JYL?

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What year was YF13 JYL registered?

YF13 JYL is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is YF13 JYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF13 JYL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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