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DG09 XAT

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,093 mi
Last recorded130,093 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XAT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 130,093 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 122,570 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2024 109,668 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 May 2023 105,095 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 100,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 94,211 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 92,674 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 92,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 87,125 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 77,757 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 77,757 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 68,269 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 59,348 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 49,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 41,092 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 32,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,585 miles

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)

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 XAT is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XAT, 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

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What year was DG09 XAT registered?

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

Is DG09 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 XAT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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