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BN13 YNX

2013 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,287 mi
Last recorded122,287 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 YNX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 122,287 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 116,315 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 116,207 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 109,812 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 102,946 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 90,016 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,138 miles

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

Front wipers smear

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 63,969 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,057 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,275 miles

Offside rear tyre distorting

Fail 27 Mar 2019 51,275 miles

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

Offside rear tyre distorting

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,115 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,887 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted

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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BN13 YNX 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 85.7%.

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 BN13 YNX, 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

How do I check the history of BN13 YNX?

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What year was BN13 YNX registered?

BN13 YNX is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is BN13 YNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 YNX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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