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GP59 DPE

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,528 mi
Last recorded117,528 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP59 DPE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,528 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 97,027 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 97,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,633 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 62,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,904 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 53,904 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,247 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 38,542 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,331 miles

205/55/16

both rear tyres starting to perish

wear inner edge o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,851 miles

both front tyres aproaching wear markers 205/55/16

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,712 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,643 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 21,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 17,606 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 12,091 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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GP59 DPE is a 2010 Seat Altea 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 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 GP59 DPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP59 DPE registered?

GP59 DPE is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is GP59 DPE safe to buy?

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