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FV59 FLN

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,922 mi
Last recorded63,922 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 FLN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 63,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 61,615 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 61,613 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 59,104 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 59,102 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,728 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 55,722 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 51,545 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 44,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve stem deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2019 40,621 miles

The rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,802 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 36,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,947 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 32,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit, and punctured

Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,499 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 24,912 miles

Both rear tyres are showing some signs of wear around the inner edges of the tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 20,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,966 miles

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

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

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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FV59 FLN is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV59 FLN, 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

How do I check the history of FV59 FLN?

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What year was FV59 FLN registered?

FV59 FLN is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2010.

Is FV59 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 FLN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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