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FT63 EDL

2014 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,908 mi
Last recorded61,908 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Altea57,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 EDL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 61,908 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 60,640 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 60,639 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 59,112 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 57,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 56,076 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,716 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,109 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 28,655 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 19 Jan 2017 23,177 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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FT63 EDL is a 2014 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FT63 EDL, 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 FT63 EDL registered?

FT63 EDL is a 2014 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 January 2014.

Is FT63 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 EDL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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