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AK13 DUJ

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,271 mi
Last recorded95,271 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 DUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 95,271 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

Fail 2 Feb 2026 95,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

EXHAUST CORRODED

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRES

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

Pass 31 Jan 2025 85,713 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 85,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,459 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,027 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 61,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 54,320 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 44,750 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 32,320 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 28,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,625 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 11,460 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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AK13 DUJ is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 AK13 DUJ, 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 AK13 DUJ registered?

AK13 DUJ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is AK13 DUJ safe to buy?

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