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SP10 XNV

2010 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,909 mi
Last recorded123,909 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 XNV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 123,909 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 123,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 106,857 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts as seats down at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2025 106,857 miles

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

unable to check rear seatbelts as seats down at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,057 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,279 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 55,279 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,069 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,735 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 45,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed rear tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,901 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 36,755 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,227 miles

all tyres have minor cracks in treads.

Pass 8 May 2013 19,081 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,083 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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SP10 XNV is a 2010 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP10 XNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP10 XNV registered?

SP10 XNV is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 April 2010.

Is SP10 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP10 XNV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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