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EY09 NYW

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,428 mi
Last recorded135,428 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 NYW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 135,428 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Deteriorated / split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Deteriorated / split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear section of exhaust corroded / outer skin peeling

Fail 16 Dec 2021 135,423 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Deteriorated / split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Deteriorated / split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear section of exhaust corroded / outer skin peeling

Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge 205/55/r16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge / deteriorated 205/55/r16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

front fog lights not working

rear exhaust hanger adrift / secured with cable ties

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 107,738 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge 205/55/r16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge / deteriorated 205/55/r16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil level below minimum

front fog lights not working

rear exhaust hanger adrift / secured with cable ties

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 77,301 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 77,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 75,111 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,349 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,768 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,022 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 54,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 35,000 miles

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

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,052 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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EY09 NYW is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY09 NYW, 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 EY09 NYW registered?

EY09 NYW is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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