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BF63 DYH

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 DYH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 96,369 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front link arm dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2026 96,369 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front link arm dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 91,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,726 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 85,726 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 75,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,784 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge, keep in check

Fail 8 Jun 2020 62,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge, keep in check

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,784 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,227 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,328 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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BF63 DYH is a 2013 Seat Altea in Silver 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 BF63 DYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF63 DYH registered?

BF63 DYH is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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