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FM14 JNU

2014 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,902 mi
Last recorded98,902 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea XL59,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM14 JNU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 90,767 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 81,108 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,483 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,053 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 73,885 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,657 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 68,279 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 64,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,527 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 53,596 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 47,494 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 47,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,105 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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FM14 JNU is a 2014 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2014 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 59,686 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM14 JNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 12 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM14 JNU registered?

FM14 JNU is a 2014 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is FM14 JNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM14 JNU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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