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SL14 XPJ

2014 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,683 mi
Last recorded92,683 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 XPJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 92,683 miles

exhaust sleeve corroded/deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 67,743 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 54,001 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 54,001 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 44,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 37,193 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 14,728 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 12,742 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 9,630 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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SL14 XPJ is a 2014 Seat Altea in Black 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 SL14 XPJ, 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.

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What year was SL14 XPJ registered?

SL14 XPJ is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is SL14 XPJ safe to buy?

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