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EX04 MON

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,452 mi
Last recorded118,452 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 MON
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 118,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 104,701 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,688 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,803 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,190 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 81,190 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,093 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 69,398 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,860 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 52,831 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 52,830 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 30,542 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 30,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 20,983 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 20,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

diesel particulate filter system fitted no emissions

Pass 8 Nov 2013 20,225 miles

diesel particulate filter system fitted no emissions

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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EX04 MON is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black 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 EX04 MON, 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 EX04 MON registered?

EX04 MON is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 November 2010.

Is EX04 MON safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 MON shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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