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YK13 PBF

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,994 mi
Last recorded166,994 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 PBF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 166,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower reflector cracked

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 158,155 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 158,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 146,657 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 146,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 138,186 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 138,186 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust joint loose and hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 128,185 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 127,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 119,705 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,432 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,070 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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YK13 PBF is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK13 PBF, 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 YK13 PBF registered?

YK13 PBF is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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