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YP59 SXJ

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,159 mi
Last recorded62,159 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 SXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 62,159 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 53,206 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 53,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 52,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 47,976 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 44,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 37,282 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 29,326 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 20,630 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2017 20,026 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2017 20,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2016 18,507 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Fail 2 Feb 2016 18,505 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

All tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,760 miles

advised front tyres cracking in tread perished sidewall

advised plastic cover fitted obsuring view

advised sill cover fitted obsuring view to sills

Pass 31 Jan 2014 14,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noted light cracking/perishing to tyres.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 11,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2013 11,618 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YP59 SXJ is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YP59 SXJ, 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

How do I check the history of YP59 SXJ?

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What year was YP59 SXJ registered?

YP59 SXJ is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is YP59 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP59 SXJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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