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KM10 BJE

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,188 mi
Last recorded182,188 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM10 BJE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 182,188 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 182,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 167,547 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 167,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 156,209 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 145,025 miles

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

bonnet secondary catch mechanism seized

Fail 1 Sep 2022 145,020 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))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet secondary catch mechanism seized

Pass 3 Sep 2021 136,853 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 123,498 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 107,676 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 107,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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 28 May 2018 104,281 miles

Front brake discs, inner surfaces corroding at edges.

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE, ALSO WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Nearside Rear child seat (not fitted)

exhaust back box corroding.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 26 May 2017 86,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Rear child seat.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low, also wearing on inner edge & tyre perishing.

Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WEARING AT INNER EDGE.

Fail 26 May 2017 86,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Rear child seat.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low, also wearing on inner edge & tyre perishing.

Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WEARING AT INNER EDGE.

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

Pass 23 May 2016 69,466 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,160 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,711 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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KM10 BJE is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KM10 BJE, 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 KM10 BJE registered?

KM10 BJE is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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