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DU09 HXK

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,892 mi
Last recorded76,892 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 HXK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,892 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2016 76,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's wearing on edge's

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,524 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 68,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,518 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre badley perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,409 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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DU09 HXK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU09 HXK, 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 DU09 HXK registered?

DU09 HXK is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is DU09 HXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU09 HXK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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