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KN14 FGJ

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,829 mi
Last recorded94,829 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN14 FGJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 94,829 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 94,800 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 May 2025 89,664 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 84,726 miles

light output reduced on centre stop light

Pass 12 May 2023 78,500 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 78,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 71,723 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative and damaged lens

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

Pass 17 May 2021 64,127 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning part of light strip not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 56,886 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 56,791 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked in drivers view of swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread area worn below 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWI@2mm,edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,912 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

stone chip damage to offside lower corner of windscreen,not in swept area at time of inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 39,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 29,178 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

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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KN14 FGJ is a 2014 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN14 FGJ, 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 KN14 FGJ registered?

KN14 FGJ is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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