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YR10 UBN

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,267 mi
Last recorded202,267 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 UBN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 202,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

various points of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 20 Feb 2023 180,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 180,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 162,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 162,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 142,623 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 142,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,296 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 123,118 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 97,485 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,492 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,479 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2016 65,479 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2015 56,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2014 47,872 miles

two nails in n/s/r tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,218 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 UBN is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR10 UBN, 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.

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What year was YR10 UBN registered?

YR10 UBN is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 June 2010.

Is YR10 UBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR10 UBN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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