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HV14 WJL

2014 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,165 mi
Last recorded87,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV14 WJL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 87,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 83,545 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 83,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,723 miles

Front brake pad warning light on (pads ok)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 70,791 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 70,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,157 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 59,013 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,701 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,820 miles

Oil leak from the gearbox

Fail 12 Apr 2017 27,820 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak from the gearbox

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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HV14 WJL is a 2014 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HV14 WJL, 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 HV14 WJL registered?

HV14 WJL is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 April 2014.

Is HV14 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV14 WJL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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