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NL14 BCE

2014 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,878 mi
Last recorded78,878 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 BCE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 78,878 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,077 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 76,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 75,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 68,887 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 66,492 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 62,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 58,653 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 55,313 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 48,000 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 48,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,660 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,142 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

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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NL14 BCE 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 NL14 BCE, 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 NL14 BCE registered?

NL14 BCE is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2014.

Is NL14 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL14 BCE 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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