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DF13 XYL

2013 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,741 mi
Last recorded91,741 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 XYL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 91,741 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are worn close to the limit, worn on the outer edges and inner edges are worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking around its circumference on the outer tread/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn / wearing to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 78,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn / wearing to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,185 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,801 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,226 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,483 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 XYL is a 2013 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

DF13 XYL is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is DF13 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 XYL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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