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FV14 RZS

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,042 mi
Last recorded56,042 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 RZS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,042 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 56,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 48,187 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 48,187 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 41,022 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,650 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 33,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 25,198 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 18,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 16,207 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 14,329 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 10,866 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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FV14 RZS 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV14 RZS, 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

How do I check the history of FV14 RZS?

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What year was FV14 RZS registered?

FV14 RZS is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 June 2014.

Is FV14 RZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV14 RZS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV14 RZS have outstanding finance?

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