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DC15 XFR

2015 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Seat Altea52,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 XFR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 81,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,557 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 62,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 54,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet secondary catch sticking

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,662 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,277 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 16,389 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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DC15 XFR is a 2015 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 52,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC15 XFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DC15 XFR registered?

DC15 XFR is a 2015 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 August 2015.

Is DC15 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC15 XFR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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