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DE09 LWW

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,848 mi
Last recorded59,848 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 LWW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 59,848 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 59,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 46,257 miles

Advise plastic sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Fail 19 May 2016 46,257 miles

Advise plastic sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,567 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,113 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,810 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,606 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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DE09 LWW is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DE09 LWW, 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 LWW registered?

DE09 LWW is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is DE09 LWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 LWW shows 9 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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