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AU10 XTM

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,911 mi
Last recorded122,911 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 XTM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 122,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Wing mirror glass is smaller the original but still able to see the view from the rear

Pass 12 Feb 2025 116,683 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 109,543 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 99,750 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 99,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected sized (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,979 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs corroded on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various underside corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 85,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,758 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 70,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,822 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 59,822 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,482 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 48,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,194 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nsf tyre valve has slight damage

osf wheel has a slight bind when rotated

rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2015 25,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 14,887 miles

rear tyres cracked in the treads

Fail 4 Feb 2013 10,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 10,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AU10 XTM is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU10 XTM, 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 AU10 XTM registered?

AU10 XTM is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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