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DG09 UOS

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,495 mi
Last recorded92,495 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 UOS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 92,495 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 81,337 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 81,336 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 81,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wrong direction

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,933 miles

Exhaust outter skin corroded (Back box)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 80,932 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both rear have no dampning effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 72,511 miles

n/s/r brake sticking

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,714 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,773 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,704 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,505 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,561 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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DG09 UOS is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DG09 UOS, 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

How do I check the history of DG09 UOS?

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What year was DG09 UOS registered?

DG09 UOS is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is DG09 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 UOS 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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