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GN09 LLD

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

220,263 mi
Last recorded220,263 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 LLD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 220,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 17 Feb 2024 201,874 miles

Car tested in wet weather

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded / deteriorated

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

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2024 201,874 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Car tested in wet weather

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded / deteriorated

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

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

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023 186,449 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 186,449 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 175,315 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front worn (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2022 175,315 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front worn (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 163,108 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2021 163,108 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 152,272 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2020 152,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 141,129 miles

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

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

steering/suspension has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2018 132,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 103,978 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 103,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,972 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 99,972 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 87,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,979 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 74,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 57,702 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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GN09 LLD is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 77,060 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN09 LLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN09 LLD registered?

GN09 LLD is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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