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PN14 KBU

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,901 mi
Last recorded97,901 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN14 KBU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 97,901 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 97,888 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 94,583 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 88,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,210 miles

Exhaust mount deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 75,585 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 68,613 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 53,355 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2018 40,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 28,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 27,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PN14 KBU is a 2014 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PN14 KBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN14 KBU registered?

PN14 KBU is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2014.

Is PN14 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN14 KBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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