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GK09 SFU

2009 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,676 mi
Last recorded120,676 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 SFU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 120,676 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 120,676 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sills covered

Fail 7 Jul 2015 98,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sills covered

Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,913 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,728 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 May 2013 65,107 miles

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

both rear tyres are badly perished

Pass 30 May 2013 65,107 miles

both rear tyres are badly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,955 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,788 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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GK09 SFU is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK09 SFU, 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 GK09 SFU registered?

GK09 SFU is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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