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BU63 JYZ

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,576 mi
Last recorded161,576 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 JYZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 161,576 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 144,804 miles

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 144,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 131,593 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 105,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,458 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,499 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 39,058 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 25,370 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 25,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,498 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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BU63 JYZ is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU63 JYZ, 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 BU63 JYZ registered?

BU63 JYZ is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is BU63 JYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 JYZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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