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DE09 YOL

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,786 mi
Last recorded80,786 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 YOL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,786 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 80,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,490 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 73,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,770 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 53,453 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 47,263 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 42,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 29,649 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 29,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 21,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut n/s/front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 May 2012 14,267 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 YOL is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YOL, 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 DE09 YOL registered?

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

Is DE09 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 YOL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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