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HY64 SKF

2014 Seat Altea XL

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,581 mi
Last recorded126,581 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea XL59,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY64 SKF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 126,581 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 126,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 123,183 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2025 123,183 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 118,719 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,507 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 98,281 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 84,807 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 84,800 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 49,896 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,672 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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HY64 SKF is a 2014 Seat Altea XL in White 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 XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 59,686 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY64 SKF, 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 HY64 SKF registered?

HY64 SKF is a 2014 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 4 September 2014.

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