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GK09 SDZ

2009 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,906 mi
Last recorded168,906 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 SDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 168,906 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 168,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 147,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s headlight slightly insecure

rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 130,132 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 119,178 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Both tyres wearing inner edges 205/55/16

Pass 26 Jan 2017 110,291 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 110,288 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pads getting low

Rear Both tyres perrishing 205/55/16

Rear Both tyres wearing inner edges 205/55/16

Pass 14 Mar 2016 99,595 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 99,595 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,948 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,817 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,800 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,057 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 60,304 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,304 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 SDZ is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

GK09 SDZ is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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