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DE09 HLM

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,145 mi
Last recorded69,145 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 HLM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,145 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 63,625 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge (205/55/16

under trays & plastic cover sills fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jun 2017 63,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge (205/55/16

under trays & plastic cover sills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2016 59,222 miles

COVER SILLS FITTED

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,957 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 36,181 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,354 miles

o/s/front inner c/v has slight leak ? no hole in boot could be from were joint bolted together

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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DE09 HLM is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE09 HLM, 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 DE09 HLM registered?

DE09 HLM is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is DE09 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 HLM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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