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BD10 MVJ

2010 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,885 mi
Last recorded179,885 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 MVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 179,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 154,302 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 154,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 128,453 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 128,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 100,415 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 100,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet pull missing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,339 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 71,339 miles

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

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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BD10 MVJ is a 2010 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BD10 MVJ, 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 BD10 MVJ registered?

BD10 MVJ is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is BD10 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD10 MVJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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