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AJ59 VAD

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,232 mi
Last recorded95,232 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VAD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust back box corroding

n/s/f side indicator lens is missing

rear wiper arm is missing

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 24 Oct 2018 95,232 miles

Side repeater not working n/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust back box corroding

n/s/f side indicator lens is missing

n/s/f tyre tread getting low 205/55/16/v

n/s/r tyre approaching limit 205/55/16/v

rear wiper arm is missing

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,439 miles

rear wiper arm is missing

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2017 88,439 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f 205/55/16/v (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

rear wiper arm is missing

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,283 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 80,283 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (3.5.1g)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o.s.front (3.5.1k)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n.s.front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,895 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,792 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 53,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,097 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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AJ59 VAD is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ59 VAD, 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 AJ59 VAD registered?

AJ59 VAD is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is AJ59 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 VAD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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