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GL10 TWP

2010 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,673 mi
Last recorded148,673 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 TWP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 148,673 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine/gearbox area knocking noise

washer pipe leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2026 148,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine/gearbox area knocking noise

washer pipe leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2025 127,668 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 127,665 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 118,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 106,597 miles

center high level brake lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2022 97,956 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Fail 28 Oct 2022 97,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure reapaired (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,111 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 93,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction turned off (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,756 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 87,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 84,463 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 84,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,717 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,911 miles

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)

eml light on

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,386 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,330 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,694 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GL10 TWP is a 2010 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL10 TWP, 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 GL10 TWP registered?

GL10 TWP is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 July 2010.

Is GL10 TWP safe to buy?

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