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FE60 STZ

2010 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,427 mi
Last recorded173,427 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE60 STZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 173,427 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 173,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp failed in centre of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 166,493 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 166,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 160,280 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 160,237 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 153,850 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 153,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 149,122 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 141,907 miles

Both rear tyres slightly distorted and worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Aug 2020 141,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres slightly distorted and worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,063 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,282 miles

both front brake discs heavily grooved

both rear coil springs has surface corrosion

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside slight fluctuation (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 97,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside slight fluctuation (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,021 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,344 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

emissions to clean to test

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 68,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake pads worn low

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

emissions to clean to test

front brake discs corroded & lipped

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,471 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2013 33,013 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

k max peak not recorded

Fail 17 Aug 2013 33,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

k max peak not recorded

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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FE60 STZ is a 2010 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FE60 STZ, 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 FE60 STZ registered?

FE60 STZ is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is FE60 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE60 STZ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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