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S12 ERB

2014 Seat Altea XL

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,517 mi
Last recorded67,517 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea XL59,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 ERB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 67,517 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 67,517 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 40,988 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 35,071 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2021 32,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 30,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,317 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 23,709 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 23,296 miles

undertrays and covers fitted

various chips in screen

Fail 10 Jul 2018 23,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted

various chips in screen

Pass 21 Jul 2017 19,420 miles

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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S12 ERB is a 2014 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S12 ERB, 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 S12 ERB registered?

S12 ERB is a 2014 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 November 2014.

Is S12 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 ERB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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