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GY14 PWV

2014 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,035 mi
Last recorded100,035 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea XL59,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY14 PWV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 100,035 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Front 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 25 Jul 2024 88,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 73,890 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 73,890 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 51,493 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,178 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 33,917 miles

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

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

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

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

advises wheel alignment check

Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 14,608 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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GY14 PWV is a 2014 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GY14 PWV, 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.

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What year was GY14 PWV registered?

GY14 PWV is a 2014 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 22 July 2014.

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