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OV10 RNU

2010 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,689 mi
Last recorded140,689 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 RNU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 140,689 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 135,266 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

covers on underside not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2024 135,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

covers on underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2023 123,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,543 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 108,193 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 100,336 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 2 Jan 2020 93,250 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 93,248 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 81,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,806 miles

Slight lip on both front brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,500 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,754 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 28 May 2013 23,423 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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OV10 RNU is a 2010 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV10 RNU, 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 OV10 RNU registered?

OV10 RNU is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 June 2010.

Is OV10 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV10 RNU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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