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FT10 FDL

2010 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,682 mi
Last recorded118,682 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 FDL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 118,682 miles

Rear Heat shield loose above exhaust backbox

Fail 17 Sep 2025 118,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heat shield loose above exhaust backbox

Pass 17 Sep 2024 112,712 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 106,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 105,831 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,206 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 100,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,688 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,415 miles

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

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

under trays fitted so not all brake pipes checked

Fail 24 Nov 2020 92,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted so not all brake pipes checked

Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,433 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 88,433 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,198 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,276 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,275 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,666 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,665 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 65,130 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 65,130 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 58,410 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,878 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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FT10 FDL is a 2010 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FT10 FDL, 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 FT10 FDL registered?

FT10 FDL is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 June 2010.

Is FT10 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT10 FDL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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