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DF09 AOY

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

131,865 mi
Last recorded131,865 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 AOY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 131,865 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 131,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 129,456 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 129,454 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 126,092 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 126,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 123,693 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 119,324 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 119,309 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,488 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 110,385 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2018 103,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,374 miles

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

O/S/R tyre tread feathered on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2016 87,575 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,579 miles

covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,757 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,306 miles

Offside 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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DF09 AOY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey 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 DF09 AOY, 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 DF09 AOY registered?

DF09 AOY is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 August 2009.

Is DF09 AOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF09 AOY 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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