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RV14 OCX

2014 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,173 mi
Last recorded99,173 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV14 OCX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 99,173 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 99,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 92,630 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,000 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,041 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 79,041 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 71,566 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 65,678 miles

Upper brake light single LED dim

Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,347 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 59,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,064 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 49,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 39,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (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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RV14 OCX is a 2014 Seat Altea in Silver 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 RV14 OCX, 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 RV14 OCX?

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What year was RV14 OCX registered?

RV14 OCX is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is RV14 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV14 OCX 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 RV14 OCX have outstanding finance?

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