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DE09 XGM

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,032 mi
Last recorded80,032 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 XGM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,032 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 80,032 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,627 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 73,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 69,753 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 69,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,999 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,813 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 57,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,690 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,122 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 25,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,978 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 XGM 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

DE09 XGM is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is DE09 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 XGM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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