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FG09 DVX

2009 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,441 mi
Last recorded157,441 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 DVX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 157,441 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2017 144,537 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 132,207 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 132,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 106,780 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,425 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2014 82,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,991 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,495 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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FG09 DVX is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Black 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 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 FG09 DVX, 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 FG09 DVX registered?

FG09 DVX is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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