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SY10 XXN

2010 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,999 mi
Last recorded135,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 XXN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 135,999 miles

All rear suspension is corroded and bushes perished

Both front headlamps are condensed up

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust sleeve is corroded

Offside Front Brake back plate is loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 131,276 miles

All rear suspension is corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Neumerous (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 119,065 miles

All rear suspension is corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 119,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

All rear suspension is corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 106,151 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,101 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3 x LED's inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smear slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,927 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2017 88,688 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s app 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre sleeve deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2017 88,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s app 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre sleeve deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,981 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,888 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 77,888 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,729 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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SY10 XXN is a 2010 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY10 XXN, 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 SY10 XXN registered?

SY10 XXN is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 August 2010.

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