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DY09 AFZ

2009 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,868 mi
Last recorded115,868 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 AFZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 115,868 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 115,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 109,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2018 101,333 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,075 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,741 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,324 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,694 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,694 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on joint of rear silencer

Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on joint of rear silencer

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DY09 AFZ is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY09 AFZ, 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 DY09 AFZ registered?

DY09 AFZ is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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