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NV15 UMT

2015 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,749 mi
Last recorded107,749 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Seat Altea52,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV15 UMT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 107,749 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 107,749 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 92,259 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 92,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 81,837 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 58,471 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 58,471 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 46,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 33,600 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 27,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 22,241 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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NV15 UMT is a 2015 Seat Altea in Silver 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 NV15 UMT, 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 NV15 UMT registered?

NV15 UMT is a 2015 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2015.

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