MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Under trays/covers limit inspection
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Under trays/covers limit inspection
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Under trays/covers limit inspection
Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose differential connection (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Under trays/covers limit inspection
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays/covers limit inspection
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passenger air bag turned off
Under trays/covers limit inspection
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn but stepped tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn but stepped tread (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
limited check to nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted at time of test
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
limited check to nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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DG09 XAK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 XAK, 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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DG09 XAK is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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