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SM14 OMH

2014 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,985 mi
Last recorded39,985 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 OMH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 39,985 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 36,740 miles

Backbox corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 36,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both tyres badly cracking and cord showing in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Backbox corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 1 Feb 2022 33,267 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 33,219 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 29,984 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 29,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,417 miles

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

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Service brake binding but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 23,825 miles

both front tyres worn bald on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,681 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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SM14 OMH is a 2014 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 SM14 OMH, 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 SM14 OMH registered?

SM14 OMH is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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