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DF13 TFU

2013 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,193 mi
Last recorded167,193 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 167,193 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 156,581 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 143,190 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,957 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,482 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 59,425 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,314 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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DF13 TFU is a 2013 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DF13 TFU, 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 DF13 TFU?

You can check the full history of DF13 TFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF13 TFU registered?

DF13 TFU is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is DF13 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 TFU shows 7 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.

Does DF13 TFU have outstanding finance?

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