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VU60 ZXJ

2010 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,843 mi
Last recorded149,843 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 ZXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 149,843 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 149,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 149,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 146,455 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged and condensation on lens

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 146,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged and condensation on lens

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

Pass 2 May 2019 132,957 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear; slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + uneven wear inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear light cluster damaged, no sharp edges at time of inspection

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 15 May 2018 111,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear light cluster / casing cracked / damaged. No sharp edges at time of inspection

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 10 May 2018 111,739 miles

Central Stop lamp not working LED UNIT (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH aero blades smeering (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 8 May 2017 88,576 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 66,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,987 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,203 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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VU60 ZXJ is a 2010 Seat Altea in Red 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 VU60 ZXJ, 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 VU60 ZXJ registered?

VU60 ZXJ is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2010.

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