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KM10 BKA

2010 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,068 mi
Last recorded181,068 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM10 BKA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 181,068 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 180,604 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 160,263 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 130,229 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2022 97,031 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 86,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 79,216 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 79,216 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,682 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,129 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 19 Apr 2017 54,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,867 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,488 miles

Both offside tyres are starting to show signs of cracking on the tread

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and also has a nail in the tread

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 32,825 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 BKA is a 2010 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KM10 BKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM10 BKA registered?

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

Is KM10 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM10 BKA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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