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DK09 YPA

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,574 mi
Last recorded115,574 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 YPA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 115,574 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 115,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 115,020 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 113,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 111,287 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 111,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,530 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 109,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 104,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 89,771 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 65,525 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,525 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,456 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,466 miles

front and rear number plate laminates getting separated

some play front drop links

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 YPA is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YPA, 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.

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What year was DK09 YPA registered?

DK09 YPA is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is DK09 YPA safe to buy?

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