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GJ10 HTX

2010 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,389 mi
Last recorded92,389 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 HTX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,389 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 89,929 miles

General corrosion on underbody, rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2023 86,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 79,751 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 79,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 78,417 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO WEAR

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST PASSED TEST

Fail 14 May 2020 78,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

ALL BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO WEAR

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST PASSED TEST

Pass 7 May 2019 76,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 7 May 2019 76,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 70,816 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear springs slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge but not low

Pass 19 May 2017 62,670 miles

hand brake just passed test

Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,261 miles

both front tyres just starting to wear on inner edge and both rear tyres starting to wear and perish

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,485 miles

front tyres worn smooth on edges and just passed test

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,813 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 HTX is a 2010 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ10 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

GJ10 HTX is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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