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OV59 ORN

2010 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,805 mi
Last recorded105,805 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 ORN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,805 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 105,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 86,321 miles

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 86,321 miles

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

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 72,463 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 61,668 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 57,160 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 55,270 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 55,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 54,231 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,388 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 50,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,859 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 46,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,267 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2017 42,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,041 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 27,087 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 27,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 20,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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OV59 ORN is a 2010 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OV59 ORN, 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 OV59 ORN registered?

OV59 ORN is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 February 2010.

Is OV59 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 ORN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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