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DG09 VEP

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,408 mi
Last recorded127,408 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VEP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 127,408 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 127,403 miles

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

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 123,418 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,232 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 109,122 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 105,448 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020

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

Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 94,343 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 94,343 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface badly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,389 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,394 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,750 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 VEP is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG09 VEP, 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 DG09 VEP registered?

DG09 VEP is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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