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YC14 HLW

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,200 mi
Last recorded169,200 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 HLW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 169,200 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 152,647 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 152,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 136,354 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 136,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,537 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 120,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,336 miles

under tray missing

wear on rear discs and pads

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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YC14 HLW is a 2014 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC14 HLW, 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 YC14 HLW?

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What year was YC14 HLW registered?

YC14 HLW is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 July 2014.

Is YC14 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 HLW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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