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DG09 XBD

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019
Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,512 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,901 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,109 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 81,109 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,354 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 40,241 miles

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

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

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 XBD is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBD, 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 XBD?

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What year was DG09 XBD registered?

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

Is DG09 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 XBD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG09 XBD have outstanding finance?

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