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AD09 WDJ

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,915 mi
Last recorded56,915 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 WDJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 56,915 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,229 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 54,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2023 54,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily cracked and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily cracked and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pin holed/Damaged by broken spring (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,581 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 46,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,788 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 40,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,944 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,011 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low

Fail 6 Jul 2016 33,006 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,512 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Fail 3 Jul 2015 29,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,893 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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AD09 WDJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 77,060 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD09 WDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD09 WDJ registered?

AD09 WDJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AD09 WDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 WDJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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