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RK64 FHX

2014 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,528 mi
Last recorded144,528 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea XL59,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK64 FHX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 144,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 120,788 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 120,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 100,853 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,676 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,102 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o.s.f and n.s.f (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Undertrays fitted

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

Outer Sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 74,102 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o.s.f and n.s.f (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Outer Sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,743 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 63,437 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Temporary puncture repair on outer edge side wall tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2019 50,668 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen & CD holder from sun-visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 14 Sep 2019 50,668 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen & CD holder from sun-visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Sep 2018 35,891 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2018 35,891 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 24,360 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 24,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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RK64 FHX is a 2014 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 59,686 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK64 FHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 12 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK64 FHX registered?

RK64 FHX is a 2014 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 September 2014.

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