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DS14 XOP

2014 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,375 mi
Last recorded164,375 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 XOP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 164,375 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 150,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 218,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 204,768 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2023 204,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 116,175 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 105,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,006 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 99,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,006 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,212 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS14 XOP is a 2014 Seat Altea 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 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 DS14 XOP, 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 DS14 XOP registered?

DS14 XOP is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 May 2014.

Is DS14 XOP safe to buy?

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