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YF59 XZV

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,758 mi
Last recorded90,758 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 XZV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,758 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 90,758 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2018 82,414 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 72,469 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,494 miles

childs seat fitted o/s rear

Fail 22 Jan 2016 61,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

childs seat fitted o/s rear

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2015 51,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing at inner edge

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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YF59 XZV is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF59 XZV, 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 YF59 XZV registered?

YF59 XZV is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is YF59 XZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 XZV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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