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YF13 ULU

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,499 mi
Last recorded99,499 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 ULU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 99,499 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 99,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 95,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 83,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,744 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 61,633 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 43,572 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 35,397 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 25,591 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,967 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,311 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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YF13 ULU is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YF13 ULU, 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 YF13 ULU registered?

YF13 ULU is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is YF13 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF13 ULU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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