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BL13 KCE

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,968 mi
Last recorded70,968 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 KCE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,968 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 69,385 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 69,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 63,025 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 63,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 56,622 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,330 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,318 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 50,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 45,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,877 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,877 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,814 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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BL13 KCE is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey 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 BL13 KCE, 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 BL13 KCE registered?

BL13 KCE is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is BL13 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 KCE 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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