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AJ13 DFL

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,091 mi
Last recorded73,091 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 DFL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,091 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 73,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,027 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 66,776 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 61,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 55,206 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,834 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,797 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,833 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front o/s wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 16,851 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 9,091 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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AJ13 DFL is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black 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 AJ13 DFL, 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 AJ13 DFL registered?

AJ13 DFL is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is AJ13 DFL safe to buy?

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