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PK15 VYA

2015 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,088 mi
Last recorded77,088 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Seat Altea52,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK15 VYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,088 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 77,088 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 68,668 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2024 68,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 50,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 43,379 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 43,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,827 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 31,963 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,051 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 26 Jul 2018 23,051 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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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PK15 VYA is a 2015 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK15 VYA, 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 PK15 VYA registered?

PK15 VYA is a 2015 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 August 2015.

Is PK15 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK15 VYA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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