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OV59 OSC

2010 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,411 mi
Last recorded140,411 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 OSC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 140,411 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 132,914 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 132,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 127,296 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 14 Feb 2020 127,296 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2019 119,331 miles

Offside Rear inner side light not working

both rear brake disc's corroded and worn

Fail 9 Feb 2019 119,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear inner side light not working

both rear brake disc's corroded and worn

Pass 27 Jan 2018 108,627 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 108,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 100,478 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,598 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,951 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 65,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,698 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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OV59 OSC is a 2010 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

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

Is OV59 OSC safe to buy?

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