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YR13 BZK

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,510 mi
Last recorded43,510 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 BZK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 43,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension corroded also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 37,379 miles

front discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear pads 3/4 worn

rear sub frame and rear lower suspension arms corroded

service light on

front tyres worn uneven and close to exposing chord

Fail 29 Apr 2025 37,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear pads 3/4 worn

rear sub frame and rear lower suspension arms corroded

service light on

front tyres worn uneven and close to exposing chord

Pass 25 Apr 2024 33,521 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 33,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 30,923 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 30,921 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn uneven and close to exposing chord

Pass 28 Jun 2022 27,749 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 27,747 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 26,218 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 25,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 19,262 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 16,789 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,063 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

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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YR13 BZK is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey 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 YR13 BZK, 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 YR13 BZK registered?

YR13 BZK is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YR13 BZK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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