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GL58 LXY

2009 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,491 mi
Last recorded115,491 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 LXY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 115,491 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 115,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,503 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,363 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,269 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,215 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 60,542 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 60,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,442 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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GL58 LXY is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Grey 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 GL58 LXY, 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 GL58 LXY registered?

GL58 LXY is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 7 February 2009.

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