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YR10 PXL

2010 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,381 mi
Last recorded98,381 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 PXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 98,381 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 98,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 97,850 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 97,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,928 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 85,570 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 78,152 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,650 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 71,528 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 59,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,075 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 54,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,891 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,526 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,782 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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YR10 PXL is a 2010 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR10 PXL, 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 YR10 PXL registered?

YR10 PXL is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 April 2010.

Is YR10 PXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR10 PXL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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