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GJ09 CZO

2009 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

189,701 mi
Last recorded189,701 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 CZO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 189,701 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 189,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 166,354 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 154,309 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 144,740 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 133,698 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,082 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,323 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,526 miles

nsr tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords.

osr tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,822 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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GJ09 CZO is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GJ09 CZO, 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 GJ09 CZO registered?

GJ09 CZO is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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