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SW10 DGZ

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,912 mi
Last recorded129,912 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 DGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 129,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 129,903 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 125,816 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 118,844 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 118,836 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 115,686 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,563 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 104,605 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,969 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 48,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,887 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 28,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,851 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 24,850 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,361 miles

both rear tyres perishing between the tread

Fail 18 Jun 2013 24,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing between the tread

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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SW10 DGZ is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW10 DGZ, 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 SW10 DGZ registered?

SW10 DGZ is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 July 2010.

Is SW10 DGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW10 DGZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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