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AF09 XXM

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,330 mi
Last recorded85,330 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XXM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower track arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower track arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet sound proofing removed during test. was sat on top of engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 85,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower track arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower track arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet sound proofing removed during test. was sat on top of engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up and cleared blockage (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,055 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,713 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 80,819 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 80,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 75,491 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken exhaust still secure

Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn smooth on edges

Rear nearside and offside tyres perishing and have cuts in tread nearside wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2017 64,794 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn smooth on edges

Rear nearside and offside tyres perishing and have cuts in tread nearside wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 53,954 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 42,649 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 31,031 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,924 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 XXM is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

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

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