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AU09 YJZ

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,180 mi
Last recorded67,180 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YJZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 7 Feb 2018 67,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,949 miles

Both front tyres just started to wear on edges , possible under inflation

both rear tyres perished within tread pattern

Fail 13 Mar 2017 53,949 miles

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

Both front tyres just started to wear on edges , possible under inflation

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

both rear tyres perished within tread pattern

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,903 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 40,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,922 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 29,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,190 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,584 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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AU09 YJZ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc 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 AU09 YJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 YJZ registered?

AU09 YJZ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is AU09 YJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 YJZ 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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