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SG65 VJU

2015 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,890 mi
Last recorded60,890 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Seat Altea52,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG65 VJU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 60,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 53,038 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 53,038 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 44,524 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 44,524 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 40,487 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 29,327 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 29,322 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 29,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 27,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 27,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 26,734 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 23,956 miles

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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SG65 VJU is a 2015 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 2015 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 52,299 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 SG65 VJU, 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 11 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 SG65 VJU registered?

SG65 VJU is a 2015 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 September 2015.

Is SG65 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG65 VJU 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.

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