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DY09 GJZ

2009 Seat Altea XL

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,374 mi
Last recorded106,374 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 GJZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 106,374 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside washer jet poor

Fail 8 Nov 2022 106,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside washer jet poor

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,157 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 85,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,379 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,358 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2017 60,358 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,578 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 38,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,801 miles

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,613 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,778 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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DY09 GJZ is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY09 GJZ, 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 DY09 GJZ registered?

DY09 GJZ is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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