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DK09 YSD

2009 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,240 mi
Last recorded128,240 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 YSD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 128,240 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 128,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2024 123,461 miles

Central Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 123,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 120,494 miles

Central Electrical wiring inadequately secured under the car (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 113,565 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,113 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 106,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 100,508 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit [ 1,00] 1,45 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,066 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,528 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 90,527 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,181 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,779 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,770 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,833 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 57,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,788 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,175 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,183 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 YSD is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YSD, 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 YSD registered?

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

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