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GJ10 TWF

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,470 mi
Last recorded141,470 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 TWF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 141,470 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 136,597 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 136,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 129,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 119,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 107,778 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 107,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to the edge ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 99,754 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 99,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 88,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 81,179 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf warning light staying on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 73,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,891 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 56,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Osf close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,359 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 53,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,576 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML shows a fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,327 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 29,326 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 TWF is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TWF, 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 TWF registered?

GJ10 TWF is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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