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CA59 RNZ

2010 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,838 mi
Last recorded143,838 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 RNZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 143,838 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 130,134 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 130,779 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 130,777 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,800 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 123,800 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front clamp and rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 115,307 miles

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

corrosion on rear suspension

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,420 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,855 miles

Progressive corrosion on rear brake backplates and rear suspension

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,547 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2019 88,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

covers under vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 44,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 33,010 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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CA59 RNZ is a 2010 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA59 RNZ, 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 CA59 RNZ registered?

CA59 RNZ is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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