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AF09 XXK

2009 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,250 mi
Last recorded67,250 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XXK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 67,250 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 63,947 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 59,418 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 50,966 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 50,963 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower under body and sill covers fitted obstructing inspection of testable components

Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,099 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 50,099 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,866 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf/nsf heavily corroded..inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 47,242 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 47,242 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 2.0mm with nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,915 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,642 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,102 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,252 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,346 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,730 miles

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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AF09 XXK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 77,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF09 XXK, 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 17 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF09 XXK registered?

AF09 XXK is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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