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YR13 USP

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,831 mi
Last recorded86,831 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 86,831 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 86,831 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 76,310 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 76,310 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 67,702 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,291 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 63,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 59,130 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,157 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Dec 2019 53,740 miles

body kit fitted underneath stopping full check

Pass 11 Dec 2018 49,500 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 43,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2017 40,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,615 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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YR13 USP 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 USP, 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 YR13 USP?

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What year was YR13 USP registered?

YR13 USP is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is YR13 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR13 USP 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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