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SW14 XNM

2014 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,526 mi
Last recorded127,526 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 XNM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 127,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 127,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 112,685 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,528 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,322 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 81,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing frictional lining came off brake pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,201 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 66,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 51,526 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 31,462 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,154 miles

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

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

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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SW14 XNM is a 2014 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW14 XNM, 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

How do I check the history of SW14 XNM?

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What year was SW14 XNM registered?

SW14 XNM is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 July 2014.

Is SW14 XNM safe to buy?

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