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DE14 PYA

2014 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,586 mi
Last recorded85,586 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 PYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 85,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

No emissions reading due too low smoke emitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + metal shard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 85,586 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

No emissions reading due too low smoke emitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + metal shard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 72,978 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 72,978 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 59,003 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 59,003 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 48,820 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,462 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 26,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 15,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 14,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 12,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,928 miles

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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DE14 PYA is a 2014 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 57,037 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE14 PYA, 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 12 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE14 PYA registered?

DE14 PYA is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 June 2014.

Is DE14 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE14 PYA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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