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YN63 LNZ

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,345 mi
Last recorded146,345 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN63 LNZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 146,345 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 146,345 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 138,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing across screen but view still clear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres are worn on inside shoulder's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 138,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing across screen but view still clear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres are worn on inside shoulder's (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up at time of test, to check wipers (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 133,777 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 123,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre scrubbing off inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre scrubbing off inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 123,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre scrubbing off inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre scrubbing off inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2021 110,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 90,897 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 90,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 71,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,412 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 50,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 30,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and distorted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 13,985 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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YN63 LNZ is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YN63 LNZ, 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

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What year was YN63 LNZ registered?

YN63 LNZ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is YN63 LNZ safe to buy?

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