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MK10 ZSX

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

177,344 mi
Last recorded177,344 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 ZSX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 177,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 150,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 126,471 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm / inner edge of tread pattern stepped slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm / inner edge of tread pattern stepped badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,128 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,755 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,665 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 71,664 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,563 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,478 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,218 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 24,068 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 18,162 miles

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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MK10 ZSX is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MK10 ZSX, 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 MK10 ZSX registered?

MK10 ZSX is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2010.

Is MK10 ZSX safe to buy?

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