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DE10 DSX

2010 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,318 mi
Last recorded192,318 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea XL77,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 DSX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 192,318 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 192,241 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 178,300 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 160,245 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 160,245 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,244 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 134,823 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,120 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,730 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,065 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,832 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,710 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil level is on the minimum

Fail 29 Oct 2016 72,710 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear shocks have serious fluid leaks (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil level is on the minimum

Pass 3 Oct 2015 62,126 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Rear both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner rear edges

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,723 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 38,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,798 miles

o/s rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread

Fail 17 Apr 2013 32,798 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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DE10 DSX is a 2010 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 77,474 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE10 DSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE10 DSX registered?

DE10 DSX is a 2010 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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