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DV09 EAY

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,039 mi
Last recorded54,039 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 EAY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2019 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,203 miles

engine under tray fitted

rear exhaust box damaged / rattling

Fail 11 Jul 2018 47,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine under tray fitted

rear exhaust box damaged / rattling

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,693 miles

engine under tray fitted

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,386 miles

engine under tray fitted

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside and nearside rear tyres inner tread areas out of shape

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,694 miles

engine undertray fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2015 32,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,363 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,027 miles

all tyres perishing and cracking exhaust rattle

Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,134 miles

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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DV09 EAY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV09 EAY, 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 DV09 EAY registered?

DV09 EAY is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is DV09 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 EAY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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