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SJ64 HXU

2014 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,642 mi
Last recorded97,642 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea XL59,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ64 HXU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 97,642 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 92,215 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle exhaust clamp insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 75,144 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,949 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 66,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,637 miles

Central exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded (almost through)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,402 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 24,309 miles

unable to get emissions reading

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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SJ64 HXU is a 2014 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SJ64 HXU, 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 SJ64 HXU registered?

SJ64 HXU is a 2014 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 4 September 2014.

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