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MA60 NWE

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,619 mi
Last recorded146,619 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA60 NWE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 146,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 140,500 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 114,789 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 114,786 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 110,962 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,071 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 108,071 miles

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

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

tpms warning displayed

Pass 13 Aug 2019 104,129 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 104,129 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 90,034 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 90,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 4.20mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,603 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

age cracking to both rear tyres

both rear tyres balding on inner edges

Fail 16 Dec 2014 66,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,438 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,236 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly & both have low tread on inner shoulders DOT codes 3110 = tyres manufactured in July 2010 ADVISE REPLACE REAR TYRES SOON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected during emissions check as car running very clean Peak reading 0.01K Limit for mot 1.50K

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MA60 NWE is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA60 NWE, 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 MA60 NWE registered?

MA60 NWE is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 November 2010.

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