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HY59 KXB

2010 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,533 mi
Last recorded103,533 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 KXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 103,533 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 94,012 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 83,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 75,017 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,789 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 66,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 60,850 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 60,850 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 55,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,460 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 53,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,998 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,780 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 40,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,663 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,816 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 24,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2013 16,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 16,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HY59 KXB is a 2010 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HY59 KXB, 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 HY59 KXB registered?

HY59 KXB is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is HY59 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 KXB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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