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LX14 VXN

2014 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,984 mi
Last recorded134,984 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX14 VXN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 134,984 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 134,983 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 132,140 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve rotted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bold on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 132,140 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve rotted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bold on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 114,575 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,055 miles

Nearside Rear damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2020 96,155 miles

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

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

t.p.s warning light on

Fail 2 Oct 2020 96,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

t.p.s warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2019 88,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,525 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,772 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 56,106 miles

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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LX14 VXN is a 2014 Seat Altea in Red 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 LX14 VXN, 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 LX14 VXN registered?

LX14 VXN is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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The MOT history for LX14 VXN 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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