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PE14 YEF

2014 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

301,457 mi
Last recorded301,457 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE14 YEF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 301,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 293,365 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 293,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 272,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 239,102 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 212,253 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 190,856 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 190,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 125,846 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 125,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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PE14 YEF is a 2014 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE14 YEF, 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 PE14 YEF registered?

PE14 YEF is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 April 2014.

Is PE14 YEF safe to buy?

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