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ML10 FGM

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,715 mi
Last recorded79,715 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 FGM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 79,715 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 76,580 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,062 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 71,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 66,531 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 66,531 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 61,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 57,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,561 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,878 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 45,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,096 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,185 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 26,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight surface cracks in n/s/r tye tread.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 22,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 21,412 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 21,412 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ML10 FGM is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML10 FGM, 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 ML10 FGM registered?

ML10 FGM is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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