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ML15 NVS

2015 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,624 mi
Last recorded87,624 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Seat Altea52,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML15 NVS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,624 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,202 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 76,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 67,781 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 63,296 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 56,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 56,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,500 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 47,500 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished and cracking also cracking starting in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Strong advise bonnet release handle broken off , would strongly advise this to be rectified asap.

Fail 11 Apr 2019 33,802 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished and cracking also cracking starting in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Strong advise bonnet release handle broken off , would strongly advise this to be rectified asap.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,524 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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ML15 NVS 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 ML15 NVS, 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 ML15 NVS registered?

ML15 NVS is a 2015 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is ML15 NVS safe to buy?

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