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YY62 UWX

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,655 mi
Last recorded87,655 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 UWX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,613 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,515 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 73,389 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 66,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,706 miles

both rear tyres misshaped inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2020 54,782 miles

Nearside Rear Inner misshaped

Offside Rear Inner misshaped

Pass 28 Dec 2018 47,450 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 38,717 miles

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,715 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 22,978 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

uneven tread wear on inner edges of rear tyres

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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YY62 UWX is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY62 UWX, 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 YY62 UWX registered?

YY62 UWX is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is YY62 UWX safe to buy?

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