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FG09 HFR

2009 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,861 mi
Last recorded141,861 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 HFR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 141,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 136,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 132,234 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 132,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 125,692 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 116,505 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,657 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 95,688 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,363 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,363 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surfaces rusted to excess (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake pads been over heated

Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,093 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 54,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,943 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,875 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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FG09 HFR is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG09 HFR, 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 FG09 HFR registered?

FG09 HFR is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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