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OY10 VRM

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,514 mi
Last recorded125,514 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 VRM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 125,514 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 121,348 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 117,623 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 115,024 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 115,010 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 110,931 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 102,126 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 102,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 95,485 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,460 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 55,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,478 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,850 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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OY10 VRM is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

OY10 VRM is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 April 2010.

Is OY10 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY10 VRM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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