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AO09 PFV

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,178 mi
Last recorded151,178 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 PFV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 151,178 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 151,171 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 143,395 miles

both rear tyres cracking in center thread

Pass 30 Aug 2018 131,401 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 29 Aug 2018 131,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear slight brake bind

corrosion wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,550 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,466 miles

All tyres perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,003 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still adequately surported

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,048 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 26,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO09 PFV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,894cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO09 PFV, 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 AO09 PFV registered?

AO09 PFV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AO09 PFV safe to buy?

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