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DC14 KGK

2014 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,405 mi
Last recorded117,405 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea XL59,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC14 KGK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 117,405 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 110,042 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 102,470 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front to rear brakes pipe swollen

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 102,470 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads overheated

Offside Front to rear brakes pipe swollen

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,088 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 78,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,249 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 68,249 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 55,887 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 55,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended rear fog doesn't work (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 41,768 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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DC14 KGK is a 2014 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 69.2%.

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 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 DC14 KGK, 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.

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DC14 KGK is a 2014 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 20 August 2014.

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