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OW15 ETV

2015 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,404 mi
Last recorded80,404 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Seat Altea52,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW15 ETV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,404 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 80,404 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 66,614 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 66,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge has wire showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 58,997 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 47,414 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 39,156 miles

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

Rear seat belts not inspected ,rear seats foolded down

Pass 6 Jul 2020 37,241 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 32,341 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 24,869 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

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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OW15 ETV is a 2015 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OW15 ETV, 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

How do I check the history of OW15 ETV?

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What year was OW15 ETV registered?

OW15 ETV is a 2015 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is OW15 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW15 ETV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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