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ES02 ETS

2010 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,399 mi
Last recorded131,399 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea XL77,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES02 ETS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 131,399 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 128,788 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 125,343 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,244 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,775 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 104,708 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,434 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,278 miles

Front Undercover trays fitted

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,377 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,640 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,238 miles

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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ES02 ETS is a 2010 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ES02 ETS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ES02 ETS registered?

ES02 ETS is a 2010 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 11 November 2010.

Is ES02 ETS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES02 ETS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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