2014 SEAT Altea 1.6L Diesel · GL64 FTK

The 2014 SEAT Altea presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 20 October 2025 at 85,688 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results since 2022. The owner has clearly kept the vehicle to a standard that satisfies annual statutory testing without outstanding advisories. Recorded mileage sits at 85,688 against a 12-year lifespan, averaging roughly 7,141 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The DVSA log shows steady annual accumulation: 65,765 miles on 27 October 2022, 72,986 at the October 2023 pass, 79,647 on 23 October 2024, and 85,688 by October 2025. A single anomaly appears on 30 October 2023, where a failed test at 72,984 miles was immediately followed by a pass at 72,986 miles the same day with no defects listed, indicating a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse, clean history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs. Given three consecutive passes with no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of underside structural integrity and brake caliper operation. Low annual mileage can mask perished rubber components and surface rust on sills or subframes that a short test bay review may not record. Verify the 30 October 2023 failure reason via the DVSA portal, as the zero-defect entry leaves the rejection cause unconfirmed. The Altea's record implies a careful keeper who addressed issues before each test. No recurring wear trend or worsening fault pattern emerges from the data. A pre-purchase check of tyre sidewall age and exhaust emissions under load remains sensible, but the MOT trail shows no red flags for drivetrain or chassis condition.