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EJ09 ZKO

2009 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,053 mi
Last recorded158,053 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 ZKO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 158,053 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti roll bar has corrosion.

Fail 9 May 2023 158,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Anti roll bar has corrosion.

Pass 11 May 2022 144,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 May 2021 131,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 131,629 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 119,044 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mounting Modify but secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 116,057 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,194 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chid seats fitted so cannot check seat belts properly

Fail 18 Jun 2018 107,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear chid seats fitted so cannot check seat belts properly

Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,535 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 5 Jun 2017 95,535 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,946 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 83,946 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,264 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,885 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 49,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 38,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,228 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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EJ09 ZKO is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ09 ZKO, 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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EJ09 ZKO is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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