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AF09 XXR

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,027 mi
Last recorded166,027 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 166,027 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 158,405 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing in tread

slight windscreen damage

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 18 Sep 2023 150,747 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 18 Sep 2023 150,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Oct 2022 141,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 133,562 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 133,562 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 129,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

some corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 23 Sep 2019 123,003 miles

rear exhaust mount broken and rear box corroded

some corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,193 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,141 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,261 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,134 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres getting close to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,262 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 58,252 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,252 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,139 miles

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

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 XXR is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XXR, 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

How do I check the history of AF09 XXR?

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What year was AF09 XXR registered?

AF09 XXR is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is AF09 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 XXR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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