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YE59 EYT

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,680 mi
Last recorded114,680 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 EYT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 114,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING ON INNER FACE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING ON INNER FACE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 109,212 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 109,211 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 103,808 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 98,559 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,462 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,689 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,753 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 79,798 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,396 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,925 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,397 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,992 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,263 miles

wipers smearing

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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YE59 EYT is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue 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 YE59 EYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE59 EYT registered?

YE59 EYT is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 January 2010.

Is YE59 EYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 EYT 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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