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GJ59 MPV

2009 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,313 mi
Last recorded110,313 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MPV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2023 110,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,788 miles

Full under body trims fitted

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 102,785 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Full under body trims fitted

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,077 miles

Rear Silencer outer skin rotted away

Fail 10 Aug 2021 92,077 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack in A zone and swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer outer skin rotted away

Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,026 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 86,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 81,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,135 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 74,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,234 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 65,233 miles

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,483 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,479 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 28,461 miles

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

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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GJ59 MPV is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GJ59 MPV, 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 GJ59 MPV registered?

GJ59 MPV is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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