CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU14 XEY

2014 Seat Altea XL

Blue Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,460 mi
Last recorded136,460 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea XL59,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 XEY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 136,460 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate loose but still secure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 136,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlights cloudy and o/s lamp condensated at time of test (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate loose but still secure

Offside Rear brake back plate has come detached

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 123,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front condensation in headlight at time of test

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 3mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 110,493 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 110,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 99,994 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Central rear exhaust pipe bracket is badly corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear silencer outer casing corroding and peeling away.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 90,671 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust pipe bracket has corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 82,205 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective The centre exhaust pipe bracket has corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,478 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,405 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 49,798 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,481 miles

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

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
Full Seat Altea XL reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU14 XEY is a 2014 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 59,686 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU14 XEY, 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 12 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU14 XEY?

You can check the full history of CU14 XEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU14 XEY registered?

CU14 XEY is a 2014 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is CU14 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU14 XEY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU14 XEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU14 XEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.