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A10 RGG

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,566 mi
Last recorded123,566 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RGG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 123,566 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 119,871 miles

Front Bumper Slightly Insecure

Front Radiator Panel Insecure

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt Stalk Cover Missing

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriroated

Pass 16 Nov 2022 116,224 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Damage to front bumper

Front radiator panel insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,209 miles

Damage to front bumper

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Front radiator panel slightly insecure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 111,209 miles

Body panel insecure Front Radiator panel insecure/damaged, allowing movement to the front headlights and the bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front & Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to front bumper

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 95,242 miles

all front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2019 68,575 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 May 2018 59,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,485 miles

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,589 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,238 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,799 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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A10 RGG is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 77,060 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 A10 RGG, 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 17 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A10 RGG registered?

A10 RGG is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is A10 RGG safe to buy?

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