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YP13 TKF

2013 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,647 mi
Last recorded121,647 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP13 TKF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 121,647 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 115,900 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 115,900 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 107,670 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 98,480 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 98,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 94,391 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 94,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 88,946 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 81,985 miles

under body shields fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,535 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 64,339 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,432 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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YP13 TKF is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 62,388 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP13 TKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YP13 TKF registered?

YP13 TKF is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is YP13 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP13 TKF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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