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SD14 XWN

2014 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,873 mi
Last recorded113,873 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD14 XWN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 113,873 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 111,471 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 108,426 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 105,507 miles

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2022 101,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,736 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 93,493 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Scored Inner And Outer Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyres Perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,044 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,320 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,566 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 59,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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SD14 XWN is a 2014 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc 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 SD14 XWN, 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 SD14 XWN registered?

SD14 XWN is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 May 2014.

Is SD14 XWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD14 XWN 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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