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RFZ 8722

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 8722
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 74,381 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to record

Fail 27 Nov 2025 74,381 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

emissions to clean to record

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,259 miles

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

emissions to clean to record

Fail 16 Dec 2024 68,259 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean to record

Pass 12 Dec 2023 63,062 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 14 Dec 2022 57,377 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,967 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to register

Fail 16 Dec 2021 49,967 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to register

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,836 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,239 miles

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

under trays on

Pass 30 May 2018 27,322 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 26,073 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 26,073 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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RFZ 8722 is a 2014 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RFZ 8722, 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

How do I check the history of RFZ 8722?

You can check the full history of RFZ 8722 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RFZ 8722 registered?

RFZ 8722 is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 February 2014.

Is RFZ 8722 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 8722 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFZ 8722 have outstanding finance?

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