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DG09 VEX

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,010 mi
Last recorded137,010 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VEX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 137,010 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,351 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,328 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,963 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 84,963 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,520 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 80,520 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,704 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 68,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (marked yellow) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 57,200 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 57,182 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,051 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,841 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,974 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 19,079 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 VEX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX?

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What year was DG09 VEX registered?

DG09 VEX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is DG09 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 VEX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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