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EF10 YGN

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,292 mi
Last recorded98,292 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 YGN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 98,292 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 98,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 72,177 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 72,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 66,060 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 66,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 59,265 miles

Center exhaust sleeve front strap broken, but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 6 Dec 2021 53,573 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2020 48,704 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 43,875 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 43,734 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 39,410 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2018 39,390 miles

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

Covers Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 33,988 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 27,123 miles

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Covers Fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 27,123 miles

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Covers Fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,821 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,315 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 18,306 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 8,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF10 YGN is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF10 YGN, 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 EF10 YGN registered?

EF10 YGN is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is EF10 YGN safe to buy?

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