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DDD 81Y

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,641 mi
Last recorded56,641 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDD 81Y
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 56,641 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 56,641 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 52,660 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 49,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,309 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 28,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,905 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,553 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,630 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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DDD 81Y is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DDD 81Y, 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 DDD 81Y registered?

DDD 81Y is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is DDD 81Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDD 81Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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