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VN10 UGY

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,135 mi
Last recorded121,135 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 UGY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 121,135 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 121,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 113,120 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2021 113,112 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2020 107,485 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2020 107,484 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,430 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 86,430 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,354 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,629 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,647 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Nearside 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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VN10 UGY is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VN10 UGY, 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 VN10 UGY registered?

VN10 UGY is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2010.

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