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DG09 VEM

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,492 mi
Last recorded68,492 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VEM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 May 2025 68,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 64,277 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,884 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 38,794 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,407 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,432 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,538 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,224 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,565 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 VEM is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM?

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What year was DG09 VEM registered?

DG09 VEM is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is DG09 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 VEM shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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