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FV10 AFJ

2010 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,101 mi
Last recorded133,101 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 AFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 133,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 133,101 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,394 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 122,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 102,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,927 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,509 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,655 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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FV10 AFJ is a 2010 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FV10 AFJ, 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 FV10 AFJ registered?

FV10 AFJ is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 April 2010.

Is FV10 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV10 AFJ shows 11 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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