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DG09 ZDL

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,488 mi
Last recorded129,488 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 129,488 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 128,363 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 128,358 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 125,329 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 125,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 121,373 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,530 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 81,530 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,321 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 69,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,273 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,853 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,132 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,691 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 ZDL 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

DG09 ZDL is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is DG09 ZDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 ZDL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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