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AY09 WFU

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,023 mi
Last recorded91,023 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 WFU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,023 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 81,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,222 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,254 miles

Front Inner tyres

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts 6000 miles ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,699 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,977 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,845 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 27,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,136 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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AY09 WFU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AY09 WFU, 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 AY09 WFU registered?

AY09 WFU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AY09 WFU safe to buy?

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