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HV10 XVB

2010 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,654 mi
Last recorded137,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 XVB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 137,654 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 135,645 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 135,645 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 129,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 121,023 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin breaking up

under trays obscuring some underneath parts

Fail 22 Jul 2022 121,018 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin breaking up

under trays obscuring some underneath parts

Pass 20 Jul 2021 111,254 miles

Offside Front ball joint dust cover starting split

exhaust back outer breaking off

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2021 111,249 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front ball joint dust cover starting split

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,087 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 104,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,017 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,018 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,296 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 57,296 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,819 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 43,815 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 32,223 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,832 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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HV10 XVB is a 2010 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HV10 XVB, 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 HV10 XVB registered?

HV10 XVB is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is HV10 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV10 XVB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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