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YR13 HFS

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,942 mi
Last recorded139,942 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 HFS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 139,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 131,053 miles

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

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 11 Apr 2023 108,546 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both n/s an o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 108,546 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both n/s an o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 86,592 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 86,592 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 80,103 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 80,103 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,655 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 55,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 48,396 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 43,122 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 43,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 34,200 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 34,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 HFS is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,968cc 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 YR13 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

YR13 HFS is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is YR13 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR13 HFS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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