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AU09 XUJ

2009 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,996 mi
Last recorded82,996 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 82,996 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 82,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,059 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 80,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,158 miles

Engine oil level is low

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn inner close to legal limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 72,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 68,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 68,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,959 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 49,289 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres showing age related cracking not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 8 Mar 2016 40,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres showing age related cracking not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,576 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,040 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 26,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,494 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AU09 XUJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU09 XUJ, 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 AU09 XUJ registered?

AU09 XUJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is AU09 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 XUJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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