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GU09 ZGD

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,699 mi
Last recorded95,699 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 ZGD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,840 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,458 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 60,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to n/s/r tyre,but cord not showing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,518 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 35,518 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GU09 ZGD is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU09 ZGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU09 ZGD registered?

GU09 ZGD is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is GU09 ZGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 ZGD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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