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YE14 VXR

2014 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,162 mi
Last recorded144,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE14 VXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 144,162 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 144,162 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 138,689 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 130,198 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 130,198 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 122,808 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 122,808 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 114,456 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 102,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 91,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,386 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,175 miles

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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YE14 VXR is a 2014 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YE14 VXR, 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 YE14 VXR?

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What year was YE14 VXR registered?

YE14 VXR is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is YE14 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE14 VXR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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