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VX14 VKO

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,232 mi
Last recorded67,232 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX14 VKO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 67,232 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres 205 55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished 205 55 r16 91v. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2026 66,091 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 66,091 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 61,594 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 59,138 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 57,303 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 49,579 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,155 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 41,169 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 31,696 miles

Diesel emissions, low emitter

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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VX14 VKO is a 2014 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VX14 VKO, 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 VX14 VKO registered?

VX14 VKO is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is VX14 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX14 VKO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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