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2013 SEAT Altea 1.6L Diesel · DDD 81Y

DDD 81Y

2013 SEAT Altea (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 56,641 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
SEAT ALTEA
Year / Origin
2013 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
56,641 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1598cc
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DDD 81Y Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
  • 56,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DDD 81Y MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Seat Altea (DDD 81Y) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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DDD 81Y Mileage History

  1. 28/09/202268,717 km
  2. 29/09/202349,103 mi
  3. 28/09/202452,660 mi+3,557 mi
  4. 27/09/202556,641 mi+3,981 mi
  5. 27/09/202556,641 mi

Average of roughly -4,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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