CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD14 ZHC

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,987 mi
Last recorded72,987 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 ZHC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 72,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner track rod Boot damage.

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 72,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner track rod Boot damage.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 65,292 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 65,292 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 57,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 47,740 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 38,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 31,498 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 28,803 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 25,512 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2017 20,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,280 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD14 ZHC is a 2014 Seat Altea in Grey 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 BD14 ZHC, 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 BD14 ZHC?

You can check the full history of BD14 ZHC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD14 ZHC registered?

BD14 ZHC is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2014.

Is BD14 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD14 ZHC 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.

Does BD14 ZHC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD14 ZHC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.