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W19 GYN

2014 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,260 mi
Last recorded106,260 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW19 GYN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 106,257 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Feb 2026 135,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear advise parking brake operation

Fail 31 Jan 2026 135,755 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,236 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 92,235 miles

Steering column has an unsafe modification cover fitted to steering wheel no grip to s/wheel cover very loose (2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 127,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 127,359 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,132 miles

steering wheel cover removed prior to test

Fail 13 Mar 2024 78,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking leak from rack and pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

steering wheel cover removed prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2024 118,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water compensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,166 miles

both front & o/s rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Mar 2023 69,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front & o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2023 111,290 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 59,726 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 54,820 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,574 miles

Offside 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 18 Apr 2019 43,886 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,262 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 85,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,959 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 35,959 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,725 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 74,723 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,755 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,493 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,437 miles

engine covers & 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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W19 GYN is a 2014 Seat Altea in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 W19 GYN, 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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W19 GYN is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 April 2014.

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