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WD59 DFC

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,039 mi
Last recorded122,039 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD59 DFC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 122,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn SIGNIFICANTLY on both edges, perished, cut, 2.3mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, perished, 2mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 6.2mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 122,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn SIGNIFICANTLY on both edges, perished, cut, 2.3mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, perished, 2mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 6.2mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 8 Aug 2024 111,181 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,515 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint gaiter perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge not primary tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre on LEGAL LIMIT and worn bald on edge cords could show soon advise replacement

Fail 27 Jul 2023 104,515 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint gaiter perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge not primary tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre on LEGAL LIMIT and worn bald on edge cords could show soon advise replacement

Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,404 miles

Front stone chip to windscreen

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover cracking/perishing

Nearside Front tyre on LEGAL LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm worn bald on inner edge cords could show soon

Offside Rear tyre 2.5mm and wearing smooth on inner edge not primary tread pattern

Fail 2 Aug 2022 95,404 miles

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

Front stone chip to windscreen

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover cracking/perishing

Nearside Front tyre on LEGAL LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm worn bald on inner edge cords could show soon

Offside Rear tyre 2.5mm and wearing smooth on inner edge not primary tread pattern

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,270 miles

unable to see condition of rear inner brake pad linings

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,688 miles

Daytime running lights inop

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 79,685 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Daytime running lights inop

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,722 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,194 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 69,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,472 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges & perishing

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

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

Rear both tyres perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2017 63,472 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges & perishing

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

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

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,905 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 37,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,142 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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WD59 DFC is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WD59 DFC, 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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WD59 DFC is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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