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EN09 DMX

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,258 mi
Last recorded155,258 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN09 DMX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 155,258 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 155,258 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2018 144,238 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 133,009 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 127,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,344 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 121,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 114,631 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,399 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EN09 DMX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN09 DMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN09 DMX registered?

EN09 DMX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is EN09 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN09 DMX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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