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YR10 TWM

2010 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,279 mi
Last recorded135,279 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 135,279 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 135,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 114,185 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 114,185 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,555 miles

Exhaust silencer Excessively Corroded but not Leaking Gases

Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,584 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 90,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,079 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 81,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 58,824 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 460,046 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 460,046 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,897 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,205 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,976 miles

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

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

rear lamp units are not a matching pair in shape, but light output is even and equally positioned on both sides

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 TWM 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 72.2%.

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 YR10 TWM, 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 TWM registered?

YR10 TWM is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 April 2010.

Is YR10 TWM safe to buy?

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