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FY09 GPV

2009 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,845 mi
Last recorded82,845 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 GPV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 82,845 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 79,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 79,957 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 76,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 73,938 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 71,932 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 70,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 68,972 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear TAILGATE UNABLE TO OPEN

Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,689 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 66,689 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,649 miles

Central centre exhaust mounting not supporting exhaust but connected by other mountings

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear rear exhaust mounting weakened

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,182 miles

Nearside Rear nsr central exhaust mounting seriously weakened

Nearside Rear nsr exhaust mounting seriously weakened

Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,182 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear nsr central exhaust mounting seriously weakened

Nearside Rear nsr exhaust mounting seriously weakened

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,105 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 41,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FY09 GPV 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 78.9%.

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 FY09 GPV, 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 FY09 GPV registered?

FY09 GPV is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 5 May 2009.

Is FY09 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 GPV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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