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EJ58 ENU

2009 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,857 mi
Last recorded113,857 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 ENU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 113,857 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 97,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 92,043 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 88,732 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,207 miles

Exhaust mounting defective plastic mounting bracket attached to front subframe split/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fitted with beam benders (4.1.4 (b))

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

under trays fitted as standard obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2019 85,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective plastic mounting bracket attached to front subframe split/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear most section most foward facing mounting corroded away from exhaust sysytem (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fitted with beam benders (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc discoloured due to over heating

under trays fitted as standard obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,189 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket to subframe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output stickers on both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly discoloured (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,316 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 71,316 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,352 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust backbox outer casing peeling

exhaust hangers corrored

osr tyre perished outer wall

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,805 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 28,414 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 28,414 miles

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

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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EJ58 ENU is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ58 ENU, 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 EJ58 ENU registered?

EJ58 ENU is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 24 January 2009.

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