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YT13 UME

2013 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,844 mi
Last recorded97,844 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 UME
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Undertray loose

Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad lining detached

Undertray insecure, but not likely to become detached

Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,047 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,325 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 39,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,563 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 26,392 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 26,392 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,574 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 16,507 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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YT13 UME is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 62,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT13 UME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT13 UME registered?

YT13 UME is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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