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EF14 DSU

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,447 mi
Last recorded56,447 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 DSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 56,447 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 53,615 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 53,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 50,655 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 50,655 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 47,478 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,644 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 39,929 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 36,629 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 19,709 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,095 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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EF14 DSU is a 2014 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 EF14 DSU, 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.

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What year was EF14 DSU registered?

EF14 DSU is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 June 2014.

Is EF14 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF14 DSU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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