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AF09 XXV

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,090 mi
Last recorded114,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XXV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 114,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 111,348 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 111,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 111,342 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slowest in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 104,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2018 98,664 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2018 98,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer box leaking exhaust gases. (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,593 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 23 Mar 2015 60,474 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,474 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 47,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,769 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,008 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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,015 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 XXV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AF09 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

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

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