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DK09 YPP

2009 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,235 mi
Last recorded99,235 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 YPP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 99,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 99,234 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 95,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 95,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 92,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,039 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 89,039 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,224 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,707 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 70,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 55,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,023 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,117 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,183 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 37,183 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,230 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 YPP is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 DK09 YPP, 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 DK09 YPP registered?

DK09 YPP is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is DK09 YPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK09 YPP 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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