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DK09 YOF

2009 Seat Altea XL

Grey Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,866 mi
Last recorded118,866 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 YOF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,866 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 118,866 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 106,897 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 87,170 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,979 miles

both front tyres tread depth low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,266 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight tyre wall damage on r/n/s but not down to cords

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,768 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,868 miles

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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DK09 YOF is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DK09 YOF, 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.

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What year was DK09 YOF registered?

DK09 YOF is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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