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AU58 UKA

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,485 mi
Last recorded118,485 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UKA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,485 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,217 miles

Both rear shock absorebs getting soft

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,828 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,879 miles

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

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

front wipers poor

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2014 76,652 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 62,140 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 62,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,836 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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AU58 UKA is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU58 UKA, 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 AU58 UKA registered?

AU58 UKA is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is AU58 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 UKA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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