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FP10 EJJ

2010 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP10 EJJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 96,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 96,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 90,250 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 90,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 84,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to limit-suggest replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated to limit-suggest replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to limit-suggest replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Dec 2023 84,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to limit-suggest replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated to limit-suggest replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to limit-suggest replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 78,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,335 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,129 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 53,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 49,148 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,521 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,414 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on tread face

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on tread face

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 42,414 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on tread face

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on tread face

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,561 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,299 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,715 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 32,704 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,690 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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FP10 EJJ is a 2010 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP10 EJJ, 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 FP10 EJJ registered?

FP10 EJJ is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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