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GV59 XLG

2010 Seat Altea

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,715 mi
Last recorded85,715 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 XLG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 85,715 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 85,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 85,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 85,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,816 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 82,341 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 82,341 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp. cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,110 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 81,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 76,317 miles

Nearside Front tyre very near tread wear limits

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing.

Offside Front tyre close to the wear limits

Fail 13 May 2019 76,316 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe broken / leaking. No fluid to the screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre very near tread wear limits

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing.

Offside Front tyre close to the wear limits

Pass 17 May 2018 67,368 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 59,295 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 51,790 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,829 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,770 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GV59 XLG is a 2010 Seat Altea in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV59 XLG, 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 GV59 XLG registered?

GV59 XLG is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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