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BF10 FHZ

2010 Seat Altea

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,541 mi
Last recorded189,541 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 FHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 189,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 189,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 158,897 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 132,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 26 Jan 2022 124,871 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 124,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Securing nut not tightened enough, thread damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust hanger broken away

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

Rear exhaust hanger damaged but secure

Pass 26 Jan 2021 119,488 miles

Exhaust mounts damaged but secured

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 119,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounts damaged but secured

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 117,185 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 X exhaust mounts broken but temporarily secured. (6.1.2 (a))

General under-body corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 22 Jan 2020 117,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 X exhaust mounts broken but temporarily secured. (6.1.2 (a))

General under-body corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,424 miles

oil leak

temporary repairs to 2 rear exhaust mounting pegs

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

vehicle tested under damp conditions

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 19 Jan 2018 98,573 miles

Central exhaust mount has been modified

Rear exhaust mount has been modified

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,391 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,361 miles

front brake pads worn

rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2015 61,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 61,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 49,256 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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BF10 FHZ is a 2010 Seat Altea in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF10 FHZ, 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 BF10 FHZ registered?

BF10 FHZ is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 April 2010.

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