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AJ09 RSU

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,955 mi
Last recorded173,955 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 173,955 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front bottom ball joint dust covers worn

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension arms

front brake discs worn/corroded

offside front outer cv boot worn at small end

offside front tyre worn edges

tpms lamp on

under floor fuel cooler slightly damaged and signs of seepage

Pass 9 Aug 2023 163,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 152,837 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 146,965 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 141,129 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 135,976 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 130,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 118,787 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2016 108,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2016 108,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened boot split (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened boot split (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working number plate bulb (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2015 95,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 27 Jun 2013 74,379 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,102 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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AJ09 RSU 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 86.7%.

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 AJ09 RSU, 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 AJ09 RSU registered?

AJ09 RSU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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