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DA09 MYW

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,144 mi
Last recorded87,144 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 MYW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 87,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side suspension arm and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 84,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,216 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 64,507 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,833 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2019 48,105 miles

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

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

engine/ body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,748 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,529 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,225 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,873 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 37,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,537 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,624 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 25,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DA09 MYW is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DA09 MYW, 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 DA09 MYW registered?

DA09 MYW is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is DA09 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA09 MYW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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