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BN10 XVK

2010 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,553 mi
Last recorded172,553 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 XVK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 172,553 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 157,332 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 157,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 143,113 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 123,266 miles

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 123,265 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 119,783 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 113,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 103,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking/perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,391 miles

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)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,481 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,153 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 55,153 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 XVK is a 2010 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

BN10 XVK is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 April 2010.

Is BN10 XVK safe to buy?

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