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GL59 XCA

2010 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea XL77,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 XCA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 86,512 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 86,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rusted and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 81,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,055 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 75,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 63,581 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 63,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,693 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 58,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 54,585 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 54,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 44,920 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 44,920 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 40,983 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 May 2016 38,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,739 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2014 27,298 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 21,524 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 XCA is a 2010 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL59 XCA registered?

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

Is GL59 XCA safe to buy?

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