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GL59 HHW

2010 Seat Altea XL

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,219 mi
Last recorded99,219 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea XL77,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 HHW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,367 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 69,226 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 69,226 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 57,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 45,489 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,205 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 40,205 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,354 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 26,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,447 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 21,282 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,067 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 15,708 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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GL59 HHW is a 2010 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 77,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL59 HHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL59 HHW registered?

GL59 HHW is a 2010 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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