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VFZ 1912

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,824 mi
Last recorded164,824 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 1912
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 164,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 148,615 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 130,611 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 111,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 90,796 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 90,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 49,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 33,004 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

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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VFZ 1912 is a 2014 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VFZ 1912, 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 VFZ 1912 registered?

VFZ 1912 is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is VFZ 1912 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFZ 1912 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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