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SEAT Altea

Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

LC14 XDSMOT history

LC14 XDS is a red diesel SEAT Altea first used on 26 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 155,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LC14 XDS red SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,644 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC14 XDS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC14 XDS was last recorded at 155,644 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 10,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
144,827 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,817 miles
Average per year
13,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,644 miles
  • 2025 – 144,827 miles
  • 2024 – 126,209 miles
  • 2023 – 118,732 miles
  • 2022 – 113,318 miles
  • 2021 – 99,913 miles
  • 2020 – 89,801 miles
  • 2019 – 72,435 miles
  • 2018 – 53,419 miles
  • 2017 – 37,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,644 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,644 miles (+10,817)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,644 miles
    Test number
    306917139711
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass144,827 miles (+18,618)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,827 miles
    Test number
    677870370443
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass126,209 miles (+7,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,209 miles
    Test number
    303574666978
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass118,732 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,732 miles
    Test number
    656698150491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,318 miles (+13,405)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,318 miles
    Test number
    823741950546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,913 miles
    Test number
    703810569421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,913 miles (+10,112)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,913 miles
    Test number
    128611126482
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  8. Pass89,801 miles (+17,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,801 miles
    Test number
    785588676794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass72,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,435 miles
    Test number
    549463316245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,435 miles (+19,016)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,435 miles
    Test number
    499722405053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass53,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,419 miles
    Test number
    934744988314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,419 miles (+16,025)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,419 miles
    Test number
    274976990252
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass37,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,394 miles
    Test number
    170593981911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC14 XDS

Does LC14 XDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC14 XDS is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC14 XDS?
The MOT on LC14 XDS is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC14 XDS done?
LC14 XDS was recorded at 155,644 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 13,330 miles a year.
Has LC14 XDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC14 XDS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LC14 XDS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC14 XDS find?
LC14 XDS passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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