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KM10 BJV

2010 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,144 mi
Last recorded128,144 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM10 BJV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 128,144 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,873 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 116,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 116,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 111,258 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 107,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 107,861 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 103,542 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 103,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 99,450 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 93,158 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,305 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front brake pads looking worn

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level stop light slightly dim (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,370 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,249 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 60,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 54,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,091 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 BJV is a 2010 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc 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 BJV, 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 BJV registered?

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

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