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DG09 XBC

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,548 mi
Last recorded138,548 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 138,548 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 138,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 129,895 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 122,057 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 117,438 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2019 108,827 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

engine under tray hanging

Pass 28 Feb 2018 99,528 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,458 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 89,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,686 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,065 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,958 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 59,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 33,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XBC 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 76.5%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

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

Is DG09 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 XBC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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