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KW59 GLF

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,136 mi
Last recorded60,136 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 GLF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 60,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 55,169 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 44,987 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 44,944 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

head light lens poor affecting images

Pass 25 Nov 2021 42,010 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 42,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,112 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre 3mm, perished and worn edges

Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,268 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 37,216 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,322 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,271 miles

child seats fitted, belts not checked.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,020 miles

child seat fitted, belts not checked.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,087 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2013 15,626 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 14,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KW59 GLF is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KW59 GLF, 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 KW59 GLF registered?

KW59 GLF is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 January 2010.

Is KW59 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW59 GLF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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