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YM13 FMF

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,470 mi
Last recorded79,470 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM13 FMF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 79,470 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 67,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 56,444 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 56,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 46,138 miles

Front Wiper's smearing.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 45,348 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 39,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 39,318 miles

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

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Feb 2021 33,444 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 33,444 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 28,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Feb 2020 28,158 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 23,164 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 23,003 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,295 miles

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2017 18,740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 15,611 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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YM13 FMF is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YM13 FMF, 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 YM13 FMF?

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What year was YM13 FMF registered?

YM13 FMF is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 August 2013.

Is YM13 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM13 FMF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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