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HG10 CFL

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,561 mi
Last recorded163,561 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 CFL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 163,561 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 163,561 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 161,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 159,775 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 159,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 158,863 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 158,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 152,658 miles

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

advise full under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection testable items

advise near side front fog light in/op

advise off side front fog light damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2021 147,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 142,773 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 142,762 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2019 122,274 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,185 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 82,185 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,543 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,118 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,583 miles

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 18 Mar 2014 41,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,254 miles

some imbalance on front brakes

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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HG10 CFL is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black 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 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 HG10 CFL, 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 HG10 CFL registered?

HG10 CFL is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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