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EF59 XJJ

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,521 mi
Last recorded73,521 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 XJJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 73,521 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,026 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 69,924 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 67,804 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 64,835 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,209 miles

Nearside indicator switch does not cancel automaticaly

Offside Front foglamp lens cracked

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both minor age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,518 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 53,850 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,254 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,445 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 37,151 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 30,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,761 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 16,563 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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EF59 XJJ is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF59 XJJ, 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 EF59 XJJ registered?

EF59 XJJ is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is EF59 XJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 XJJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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