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LV10 FTD

2010 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,102 mi
Last recorded162,102 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea XL77,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 FTD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 162,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 151,618 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 151,618 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 136,637 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 123,309 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 109,240 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 109,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 96,826 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,010 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,371 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,574 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 61,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,617 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,701 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,936 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,532 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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LV10 FTD is a 2010 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 77,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV10 FTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV10 FTD registered?

LV10 FTD is a 2010 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 10 March 2010.

Is LV10 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV10 FTD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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