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FD10 DXY

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,346 mi
Last recorded126,346 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD10 DXY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 126,346 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 126,121 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure light on.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 118,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes above under trays

front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside rear trailing arm front bush deteriorated

offside rear trailing arm front bush deteriorated

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres worn on inside edges

brake pipe above under trays

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,977 miles

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2017 93,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,751 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 62,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 57,075 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 46,841 miles

rear tyres wearing inside edges

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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FD10 DXY is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD10 DXY, 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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FD10 DXY is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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