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VN14 FTC

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,951 mi
Last recorded45,951 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN14 FTC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 45,951 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 45,066 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 44,626 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,639 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 30,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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VN14 FTC is a 2014 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VN14 FTC, 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

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What year was VN14 FTC registered?

VN14 FTC is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is VN14 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN14 FTC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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