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AU14 KTO

2014 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,919 mi
Last recorded36,919 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 KTO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 36,919 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 20 May 2026 36,913 miles

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

High level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 16 May 2025 35,744 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 34,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 32,790 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 29,170 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 26,446 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 23,978 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,752 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 19,752 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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AU14 KTO is a 2014 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU14 KTO, 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 AU14 KTO registered?

AU14 KTO is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 July 2014.

Is AU14 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU14 KTO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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