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DG14 CTO

2014 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 CTO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 141,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 128,981 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 116,691 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,554 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,429 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 81,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,926 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,148 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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DG14 CTO is a 2014 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 DG14 CTO, 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 DG14 CTO registered?

DG14 CTO is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is DG14 CTO safe to buy?

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