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DG09 XAJ

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,798 mi
Last recorded113,798 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 113,798 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 113,379 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,413 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 100,413 miles

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

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

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,981 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 64,126 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 63,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,874 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 38,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 18,058 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 XAJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

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

Is DG09 XAJ safe to buy?

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