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DN09 CMU

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,182 mi
Last recorded180,182 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 CMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 180,182 miles

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

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 172,324 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2019 172,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 155,586 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Oct 2018 155,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,513 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 107,035 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,451 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,880 miles

!!!!!!!!FRONT TYRE TREADS ON LIMITS NEED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!1

Pass 20 May 2014 82,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 64,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 46,167 miles

front tyres on legal limits

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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DN09 CMU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN09 CMU, 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 DN09 CMU registered?

DN09 CMU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is DN09 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN09 CMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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