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BEV 738S

2014 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,138 mi
Last recorded76,138 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEV 738S
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 76,138 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 76,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 73,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,627 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 61,881 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 61,877 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,432 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 47,743 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,013 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 41,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 2 inch strip torn from protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 34,071 miles

under trays fitted to under vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,953 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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BEV 738S is a 2014 Seat Altea in White 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 BEV 738S, 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 BEV 738S?

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What year was BEV 738S registered?

BEV 738S is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 January 2014.

Is BEV 738S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEV 738S 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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