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BT10 SJY

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,260 mi
Last recorded83,260 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 SJY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 83,260 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 83,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed front both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 78,168 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 78,168 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 71,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 71,311 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,736 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 63,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,251 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,844 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,850 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,369 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,737 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,885 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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BT10 SJY is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT10 SJY, 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.

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What year was BT10 SJY registered?

BT10 SJY is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 July 2010.

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