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DA09 VFP

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,266 mi
Last recorded142,266 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 VFP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 142,266 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear suspension arm pins or bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Rear exhaust box corroded / outer skin flaking off

Pass 23 Dec 2024 134,576 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Rear exhaust box corroded / outer skin flaking off

Pass 13 Jan 2024 126,914 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 117,514 miles

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

engine and undercovers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2022 108,520 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 100,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercovers, sill and engine cover fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2019 93,975 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,814 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 84,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 74,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,111 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,074 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 55,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 35,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,163 miles

Nearside 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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DA09 VFP is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFP, 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 DA09 VFP registered?

DA09 VFP is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is DA09 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA09 VFP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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