BV13 OUE

2013 SEAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SEAT
Year
2013
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 March 2027 (277 days away)
Last recorded mileage
32,380 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2013 Seat has 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 32,380 miles. The mileage is low for its age, but the recurring safety-critical issues make this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 10,560 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 12-month drop in 2020-2021.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS suspension failures on 2026-02-27 and 2026-03-01 indicate severe structural neglect.
  • Persistent brake disc advisories from 2019-03-09 to 2025-03-09 and 2026-03-01 show chronic wear.
  • Recurring tyre advisories from 2016-03-09 to 2026-03-01 point to a history of poor maintenance.
  • The 2020-2021 mileage drop (12,318 miles in 12 months) is a significant red flag for potential odometer fraud.

Working in its favour

  • Mileage is consistently low for its age, averaging 10,560 miles/year, indicating light use.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-03-18, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Mar 2016: 32,380 mi FAILMar 2016: 32,387 mi PASSFeb 2017: 43,363 mi PASSMar 2018: 56,258 mi FAILMar 2018: 56,258 mi PASSMar 2019: 69,372 mi FAILMar 2019: 69,610 mi PASSMar 2020: 81,928 mi PASSMar 2021: 92,962 mi PASSFeb 2022: 101,643 mi FAILMar 2022: 101,644 mi PASSMar 2023: 111,349 mi PASSFeb 2024: 121,260 mi PASSMar 2025: 131,153 mi FAILMar 2025: 131,412 mi PASSFeb 2026: 138,982 mi FAILMar 2026: 139,110 mi PASS139k86k32kMar 2016Mar 2026

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2016 FAIL 32,380 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mar 2016 PASS 32,387 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Feb 2017 PASS 43,363 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mar 2018 FAIL 56,258 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2018 PASS 56,258 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2019 FAIL 69,372 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Mar 2019 PASS 69,610 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 81,928 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2021 PASS 92,962 mi
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2022 FAIL 101,643 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Fog light Inoperative
MAJOR Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 101,644 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Fog light Inoperative
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 111,349 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 PASS 121,260 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2025 FAIL 131,153 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2025 PASS 131,412 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2026 FAIL 138,982 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2026 PASS 139,110 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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