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AF09 XXC

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,978 mi
Last recorded141,978 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XXC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 141,978 miles

o/s/rear + n/s/rear tyre wear on edge

rear silencer top skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 133,386 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 133,386 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,885 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 102,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 83,648 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,707 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,599 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,218 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,977 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,033 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 42,033 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre Has Cut On Outer Wall But Not Exposing Cords

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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AF09 XXC is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF09 XXC, 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.

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What year was AF09 XXC registered?

AF09 XXC is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AF09 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 XXC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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