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AFZ 5947

2009 Seat Altea XL

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,332 mi
Last recorded114,332 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 5947
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 114,332 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 105,274 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 96,636 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 96,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,300 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 76,098 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 73,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 68,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 63,794 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,223 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 42,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion to exhaust system.

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

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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AFZ 5947 is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFZ 5947, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AFZ 5947?

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What year was AFZ 5947 registered?

AFZ 5947 is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AFZ 5947 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 5947 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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