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YS13 YBL

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,284 mi
Last recorded112,284 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 YBL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 112,284 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))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 102,847 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,164 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 93,164 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,617 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 20,053 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 YBL is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YBL, 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.

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What year was YS13 YBL registered?

YS13 YBL is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 July 2013.

Is YS13 YBL safe to buy?

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