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YX10 SZN

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,435 mi
Last recorded77,435 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX10 SZN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 77,435 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 77,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 68,727 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 56,111 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 46,864 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 35,245 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,414 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 28,414 miles

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

Service brake lagging in operation pedal feel sponge (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 27,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 26,938 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 26,934 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 24,189 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 24,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,085 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,408 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,256 miles

Both rear tyres starting to split withing tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 16,832 miles

O/S/F Tyre scrubbing outer 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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YX10 SZN is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX10 SZN, 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 YX10 SZN registered?

YX10 SZN is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is YX10 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX10 SZN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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