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OY10 HME

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,131 mi
Last recorded108,131 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 HME
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 108,131 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose joining sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Numberplate light lens missing

Pass 24 Feb 2025 103,924 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 96,519 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 96,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 87,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,574 miles

Advise o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,241 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 70,240 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 67,431 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,787 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 57,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,839 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 39,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,439 miles

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

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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OY10 HME is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 OY10 HME, 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 OY10 HME registered?

OY10 HME is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2010.

Is OY10 HME safe to buy?

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