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DK09 TUJ

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,205 mi
Last recorded76,205 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 TUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 76,205 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 72,597 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 72,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 69,208 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 69,208 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2019 61,261 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,213 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mil left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

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

Rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,855 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,286 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 25,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,796 miles

o/s/f tyre inner band of tread low

Fail 20 Feb 2012 21,796 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner band of tread low

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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DK09 TUJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK09 TUJ, 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 DK09 TUJ?

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What year was DK09 TUJ registered?

DK09 TUJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is DK09 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK09 TUJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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