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FW10 BFJ

2010 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,720 mi
Last recorded51,720 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW10 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 51,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 51,720 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 49,617 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 46,803 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 46,803 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 44,711 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,225 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windsreen has a chip

Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,024 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,934 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 40,934 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,786 miles

Rear Wiper Not Clearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,997 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,255 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 30,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,501 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FW10 BFJ is a 2010 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FW10 BFJ, 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 FW10 BFJ registered?

FW10 BFJ is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 March 2010.

Is FW10 BFJ safe to buy?

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