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KM10 HRU

2010 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,709 mi
Last recorded87,709 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM10 HRU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 87,709 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front offside and nearside shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald around inner tread, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 205/55/16 and flat (5.2.3 (e))

Number plate bulb not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald around inner tread, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside radius arms that house coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components that join to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Smell of fumes under bonnet

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded and all connecting componets

Fail 10 Feb 2025 85,750 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded and all connecting componets

Pass 12 Feb 2024 82,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components joined to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,157 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 78,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner and outer tread/wall. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner and outer tread/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside around inner tread, advise to replace asap 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads over half worn.

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 73,397 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads over half worn.

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,219 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 70,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Hid bulb failing light pink flickering and dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,109 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount corroded and close to falling off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 64,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount corroded and close to falling off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 60,372 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,488 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 54,488 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3k (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn badly on edges 205 55 16V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 39,008 miles

EML on

Fail 10 Feb 2015 39,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,944 miles

Nearside front corner of bumper poor security

Fail 12 Feb 2014 30,944 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front corner of bumper poor security

Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,759 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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 HRU is a 2010 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HRU, 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 HRU registered?

KM10 HRU is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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