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GK09 SDY

2009 Seat Altea XL

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,563 mi
Last recorded89,563 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 SDY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,563 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,779 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,321 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 76,321 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 73,065 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,135 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,353 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Mar 2018 66,353 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,907 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 61,907 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 59,349 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres perished and wearing heavily on inner edges

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts or related componenst

front brake discs lightly worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly worn

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,948 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,126 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 33,126 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,592 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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GK09 SDY is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GK09 SDY, 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 GK09 SDY registered?

GK09 SDY is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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