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GF59 CTE

2010 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,658 mi
Last recorded61,658 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 CTE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 61,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2024 60,278 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 58,321 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake service required over all readings =56% only (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 58,321 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake service required over all readings =56% only (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 56,102 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 54,451 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2020 52,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low to inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low ro inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low to inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 49,963 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2018 46,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 43,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 39,849 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 35,662 miles

engine under-tray insecure

Pass 22 May 2014 32,407 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 27,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,047 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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GF59 CTE is a 2010 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GF59 CTE, 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 GF59 CTE registered?

GF59 CTE is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 January 2010.

Is GF59 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 CTE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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