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GK09 YHL

2009 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,944 mi
Last recorded116,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 YHL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 116,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 114,050 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2025 114,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 108,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 103,055 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 95,681 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 88,272 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,868 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 86,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 83,624 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 77,903 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 77,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 72,910 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2016 66,589 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 66,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 57,722 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 47,992 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 36,651 miles

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

slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2013 36,651 miles

slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 26,643 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 26,643 miles

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

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 YHL is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YHL, 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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GK09 YHL is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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