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GU09 ZFW

2009 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,382 mi
Last recorded128,382 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 ZFW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 128,382 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 128,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s rear lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,192 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 112,842 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 103,606 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,477 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,530 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,217 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,283 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,304 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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GU09 ZFW is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GU09 ZFW, 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 GU09 ZFW registered?

GU09 ZFW is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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