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AE63 NYW

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,944 mi
Last recorded143,944 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 NYW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 143,944 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 143,944 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 122,999 miles

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

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2024 122,999 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2023 85,182 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,123 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,209 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,704 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 64,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 56,979 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,671 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 44,671 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AE63 NYW is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE63 NYW, 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 AE63 NYW registered?

AE63 NYW is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is AE63 NYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 NYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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