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BJ60 DWG

2010 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

215,593 mi
Last recorded215,593 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ60 DWG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 215,593 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 215,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 197,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.93mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on dash

Fail 1 Sep 2022 197,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush arm rubbing subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.93mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2022 187,404 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective by tank (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 187,404 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective by tank (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 187,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS lamp missing, OS lamp not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Bonnet release lever damaged.

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket has corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazard switch is sticking. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 167,001 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 166,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 148,763 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Slow puncture. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. Tread depth 2.34mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. Tread depth 2.23mm. (5.2.3 (e))

TPS light illuminated.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 145,751 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Slow puncture. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. Tread depth 2.34mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. Tread depth 2.23mm. (5.2.3 (e))

TPS light illuminated.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 120,756 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 120,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

covers over both outer sills

exhaust support brackets corroding.

under-trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 108,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

covers over both outer sills

exhaust support brackets corroding.

under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 103,979 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 81,891 miles

trays and covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 68,580 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 68,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BJ60 DWG is a 2010 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BJ60 DWG, 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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BJ60 DWG is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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