2010 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · FL10 DMX

The SEAT Altea presents as roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test on 16 March 2026 at 152,998 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with four consecutive passes and no advisories or failures indicating neglected wear. A duplicate failed entry exists for the same date and mileage but lists no defects, suggesting an administrative error at the testing station rather than a genuine mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,562 miles per year against the car's 16-year age, which is typical for this class. The records show steady accumulation: 134,641 miles in March 2023, 139,490 in February 2024, 146,121 in February 2025, and 152,998 by March 2026. The gaps between tests are roughly twelve months each with no long dormant periods, and the clean sheet across all five entries means the data is sparse on faults but points to consistent basic upkeep by previous keepers. With no advisories logged for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the buyer should still commission a physical inspection of those components given the vehicle's age and 153k mileage. Rubber suspension bushes and subframe mounts harden and crack on a 2010 chassis regardless of a clear MOT, and brake lines or sills may harbour internal rust not visible during a cursory test. The absence of recorded defects implies the Altea was maintained to pass standard roadworthiness checks rather than run to failure. A pre-purchase examination should nonetheless confirm tyre sidewall condition, underbody integrity, and drivetrain noise, as the MOT cycle does not capture gradual wear outside test-day thresholds.