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DF13 EJN

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,798 mi
Last recorded169,798 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 EJN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 169,798 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 169,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet release handle broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 164,356 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 160,853 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 30 Nov 2022 152,601 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 144,493 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,858 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,765 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 109,126 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 87,209 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 87,209 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,100 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 88,662 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,979 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 51,749 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,611 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 23,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tpms light on due to nails in tyre

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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DF13 EJN is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DF13 EJN, 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 DF13 EJN registered?

DF13 EJN is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 August 2013.

Is DF13 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 EJN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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