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YT14 KNP

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,346 mi
Last recorded75,346 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT14 KNP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 75,346 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 26 Jan 2026 75,343 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 23 Jan 2025 71,196 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 23 Jan 2025 71,195 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

vehicle requires tracking check

Pass 2 Feb 2024 65,019 miles

emissions too clean to register ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 1 Feb 2024 65,018 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc discoloured with heat

Offside Rear brake slight bind

emissions too clean to register ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2023 59,371 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 27 Jan 2023 59,365 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Jan 2022 52,819 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 17 Jan 2022 52,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2021 47,172 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 47,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,998 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Jan 2020 41,998 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 27,898 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 16,339 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 14,452 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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YT14 KNP is a 2014 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YT14 KNP, 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 YT14 KNP registered?

YT14 KNP is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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