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DG09 XBK

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

215,942 mi
Last recorded215,942 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 215,942 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear lower part of coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2018 198,214 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 170,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 140,396 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight uneven rear brake application

Fail 3 Mar 2016 140,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,408 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,371 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,358 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 XBK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

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

Is DG09 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 XBK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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