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DK09 TTF

2009 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,680 mi
Last recorded163,680 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 TTF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 163,680 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 153,675 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 147,244 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion to underbody/suspension parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 140,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 134,420 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 122,285 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,558 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2020 118,558 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamps broken on union between front and centre pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 115,085 miles

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

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2019 115,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 109,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 109,791 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,080 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 104,080 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,705 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 96,705 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,653 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

body under tray fitted restricting view

Pass 23 Oct 2014 88,698 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,836 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 68,836 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,831 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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DK09 TTF is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,319 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK09 TTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK09 TTF registered?

DK09 TTF is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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