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AF09 XXL

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,005 mi
Last recorded53,005 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 53,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 52,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 52,804 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 50,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 40,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,186 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,122 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,183 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,606 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 XXL is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF09 XXL registered?

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

Is AF09 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 XXL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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