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BN10 XUC

2010 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,024 mi
Last recorded116,024 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 XUC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 106,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 90,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 78,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,911 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 66,911 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,741 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 58,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 54,586 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 45,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,636 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN10 XUC is a 2010 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 73,277 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 BN10 XUC, 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 16 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN10 XUC registered?

BN10 XUC is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2010.

Is BN10 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN10 XUC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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