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ST59 RWX

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,038 mi
Last recorded188,038 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 RWX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 188,038 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion SEIZED (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion SEIZED (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

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

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

REAR WIPER MISSING

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 186,555 miles

rear seats folded down

Fail 16 Nov 2018 186,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear seats folded down

Pass 17 Nov 2017 181,109 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 181,108 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 160,064 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 130,253 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 130,253 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,833 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,931 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,617 miles

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

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

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

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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ST59 RWX is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST59 RWX, 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 ST59 RWX registered?

ST59 RWX is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 January 2010.

Is ST59 RWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 RWX shows 12 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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