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GJ10 HTE

2010 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,583 mi
Last recorded161,583 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 HTE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 161,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bracket broken but lamp secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 161,582 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bracket broken but lamp secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 148,553 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 140,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 129,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fallen apart (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,629 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 118,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,454 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,497 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,808 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 82,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 66,644 miles

center exhaust clamps and hangers corroded

slight oil leak from turbo

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,410 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,987 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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GJ10 HTE is a 2010 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ10 HTE, 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 GJ10 HTE registered?

GJ10 HTE is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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