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L16 HTY

2014 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,316 mi
Last recorded67,316 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 HTY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 67,316 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 65,403 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts corroded on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts corroded on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 65,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low aim cannot be adjusted - headlamp lens faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp aim cannot be adjusted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts corroded on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts corroded on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 62,916 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 62,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken / not fully attached (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 58,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 52,217 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,307 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,017 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,070 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,443 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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L16 HTY is a 2014 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L16 HTY, 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.

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What year was L16 HTY registered?

L16 HTY is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 November 2014.

Is L16 HTY safe to buy?

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