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LD15 VZM

2015 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,505 mi
Last recorded153,505 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Seat Altea52,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD15 VZM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 153,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 126,361 miles

Front grill damage

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

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Front fog light surround loose

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

low emissions

Fail 13 Nov 2024 125,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted nsf osf discs wrong size (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front grill damage

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

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Front fog light surround loose

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

low emissions

Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,533 miles

Front grill damaged

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 + cracking up (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 low inner edge + cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 106,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low + headlight push back pos accident damage (4.1.2 (a))

Front grill damaged

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 + cracking up (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 low inner edge + cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 84,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the side thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 84,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the side thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,050 miles

Nearside head lamp beam image poor, poor bulb

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 63,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside head lamp beam image poor, poor bulb

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 44,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 26,989 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 20,005 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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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LD15 VZM is a 2015 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 52,299 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 LD15 VZM, 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 11 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD15 VZM registered?

LD15 VZM is a 2015 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 May 2015.

Is LD15 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD15 VZM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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