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YS13 RSV

2013 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,794 mi
Last recorded66,794 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 RSV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 66,794 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 58,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 51,917 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 44,516 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 35,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,473 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 30,473 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,162 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,945 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 17,777 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 13,249 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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YS13 RSV is a 2013 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS13 RSV, 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 YS13 RSV registered?

YS13 RSV is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is YS13 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS13 RSV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS13 RSV have outstanding finance?

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