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DA09 OHV

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,345 mi
Last recorded105,345 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,345 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishapen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 103,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 99,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,592 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 95,592 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,146 miles

Front exhaust mounting cracked

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,527 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 90,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 77,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,652 miles

Child seat offside rear

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim BOTH REAR (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 44,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,663 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 29,666 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 OHV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DA09 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

DA09 OHV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is DA09 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA09 OHV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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