2014 SEAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SEAT
- Year
- 2014
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 15 December 2026 (184 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 33,017 mi
AI verdict AVOID 36/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2014 Seat has 14 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 33,017 miles. The mileage is low for its age, but the underlying issues make this a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 10,488 miles/year, averaging 33,017 miles over 12 years, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Apr 2019) — immediate safety risk.
- DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (Sep 2020) — critical safety hazard.
- DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (Sep 2020) — critical safety hazard.
- Recurring suspension and steering advisories across 11 MOTs — consistent wear pattern.
Working in its favour
- Mileage is consistent and normal for its age, averaging 10,488 miles/year.
- MOT is currently valid until 2026-12-15, indicating it is roadworthy now.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating good structural integrity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | FAIL | 33,017 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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| Mar 2017 | PASS | 33,017 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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| Mar 2018 | PASS | 45,228 mi |
ADVISORY manufacturers under guards fitted to floors and engine not allowing a full inspection
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| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 58,313 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Apr 2019 | PASS | 58,314 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 74,468 mi |
ADVISORY Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge, strong advise (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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| Sep 2020 | PASS | 74,469 mi |
ADVISORY Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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| Dec 2021 | FAIL | 88,236 mi |
ADVISORY Manufacturers underguards are fitted restricting inspection of components DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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| Dec 2021 | PASS | 88,236 mi |
ADVISORY Manufacturers underguards are fitted restricting inspection of components ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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| Dec 2022 | PASS | 98,719 mi |
ADVISORY Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, strong advise. 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly, and wearing on outer edge, also has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam, bush mount area, on near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded
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| Dec 2023 | PASS | 108,012 mi |
ADVISORY Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
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| Nov 2024 | PASS | 116,364 mi |
ADVISORY Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
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| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 125,376 mi |
ADVISORY Manufacturers underguards present restricting inspection of components MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pads coming down DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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| Dec 2025 | PASS | 125,378 mi |
ADVISORY Manufacturers underguards present restricting inspection of components MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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