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DY09 GKA

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,909 mi
Last recorded80,909 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 GKA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 80,909 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underbody trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,591 miles

underbody trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 70,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,776 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,100 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 38,100 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 27,057 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY09 GKA is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY09 GKA, 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 DY09 GKA registered?

DY09 GKA is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is DY09 GKA safe to buy?

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