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GV59 XYO

2010 Seat Altea

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,628 mi
Last recorded102,628 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 XYO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,628 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

both front lamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2026 102,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

both front lamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

headlamps slightly misty

Fail 12 Feb 2025 87,197 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested offside front pad under limit (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

headlamps slightly misty

Pass 15 Feb 2024 69,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front headlamp brackets damaged

Front headlamp lens slightly defective

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing damaged

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Rear under body/components surface corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2024 69,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front headlamp brackets damaged

Front headlamp lens slightly defective

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing damaged

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Rear under body/components surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2023 64,170 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 64,170 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 60,010 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,402 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,230 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 52,230 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,277 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 49,277 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,401 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 37,279 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2016 37,279 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 29,987 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2014 22,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2014 22,250 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,425 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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GV59 XYO is a 2010 Seat Altea in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV59 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

GV59 XYO is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is GV59 XYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 XYO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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