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FY15 ELX

2015 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,929 mi
Last recorded126,929 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Seat Altea52,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY15 ELX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 126,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 114,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 100,168 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 100,162 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 86,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,065 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 65,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,098 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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FY15 ELX is a 2015 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 52,299 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 FY15 ELX, 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 11 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 FY15 ELX?

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What year was FY15 ELX registered?

FY15 ELX is a 2015 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is FY15 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY15 ELX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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