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YA10 OEC

2010 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,905 mi
Last recorded40,905 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA10 OEC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 40,905 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Aug 2026 40,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Aug 2025 38,888 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 37,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 36,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 35,393 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 35,392 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working highlevel (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and hand lazy (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 34,636 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 33,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,791 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 30,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,620 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,932 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,585 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 14,702 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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YA10 OEC is a 2010 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YA10 OEC, 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 YA10 OEC registered?

YA10 OEC is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 August 2010.

Is YA10 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA10 OEC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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