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NV14 LUP

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,101 mi
Last recorded140,101 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV14 LUP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 140,101 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 130,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 120,957 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 111,293 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 103,131 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,528 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of test obscuring some components

Fail 29 Nov 2021 100,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted at the time of test obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,984 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of the test obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2019 82,554 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of test obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2018 54,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 15,329 miles

engine cover & under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 13,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 13,578 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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NV14 LUP is a 2014 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV14 LUP, 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 NV14 LUP registered?

NV14 LUP is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is NV14 LUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV14 LUP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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