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MJ64 PZK

2014 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,042 mi
Last recorded159,042 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea XL59,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ64 PZK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 159,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 156,606 miles

Car all covered up underneath

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 156,604 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Car all covered up underneath

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 153,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 153,305 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 149,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2022 131,009 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2022 131,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 115,110 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 115,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 104,008 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 91,849 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,356 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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MJ64 PZK is a 2014 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ64 PZK, 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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MJ64 PZK is a 2014 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 20 October 2014.

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