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AV60 VVT

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,296 mi
Last recorded124,296 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 VVT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 124,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 124,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,977 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 113,919 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides rubber boots are split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 101,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 101,812 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,081 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 93,076 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 80,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,569 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 71,569 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,084 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 59,084 miles

Offside 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - both edges 2mm (195/65r15 h) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - inner edge 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 38,460 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 19,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 18,954 miles

All tyres starting to crack between tread blocks.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV60 VVT is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV60 VVT, 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 AV60 VVT registered?

AV60 VVT is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 December 2010.

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