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FD14 VJU

2014 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,035 mi
Last recorded71,035 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD14 VJU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 71,035 miles

high level stoplamp has 1 bulb inop

Pass 25 Nov 2024 61,478 miles

Front b/pads getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2023 54,203 miles

high level stoplamp has one bulb inop

Fail 6 Dec 2023 54,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

high level stoplamp has one bulb inop

Pass 21 Nov 2022 46,921 miles

Offside h/lamp aim reset , was too high

Pass 9 Dec 2021 42,890 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,428 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,120 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 33,187 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,139 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 20,096 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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FD14 VJU is a 2014 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FD14 VJU, 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 FD14 VJU registered?

FD14 VJU is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 June 2014.

Is FD14 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD14 VJU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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