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DG09 XBO

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,027 mi
Last recorded137,027 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XBO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 137,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 137,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 131,624 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 127,597 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 125,142 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 113,938 miles

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

intermittent white smoking from exhaust

Fail 1 Mar 2019 113,933 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,901 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 102,901 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,028 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,405 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,769 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,087 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,295 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 XBO is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

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

Is DG09 XBO safe to buy?

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