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YD10 NVF

2010 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,099 mi
Last recorded140,099 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD10 NVF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 140,099 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 140,099 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 126,745 miles

All underbody and components covered with underseal

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 116,850 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Damage to vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim just within limits due to body damage

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 116,850 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Damage to vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim just within limits due to body damage

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray loose

Pass 3 Nov 2022 108,330 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle crossover to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bumper damaged / but secure

Nearside Front headlamp aim just within mot requirements due to damage to n/s/f

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 108,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged / but secure

Nearside Front headlamp aim just within mot requirements due to damage to n/s/f

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle crossover to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,418 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 102,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 92,776 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 92,776 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 83,483 miles

Cambelt due??

Fail 20 May 2019 83,483 miles

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

Cambelt due??

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 79,237 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 79,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear heat shield loose

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,384 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 50,610 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,616 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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YD10 NVF is a 2010 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YD10 NVF, 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 YD10 NVF registered?

YD10 NVF is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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