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NL15 BUW

2015 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,395 mi
Last recorded63,395 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Seat Altea52,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL15 BUW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,395 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 63,395 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 60,205 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 60,205 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,695 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 52,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 52,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 47,802 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 44,325 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,290 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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NL15 BUW is a 2015 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL15 BUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL15 BUW registered?

NL15 BUW is a 2015 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 March 2015.

Is NL15 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL15 BUW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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