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GY09 AKV

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,150 mi
Last recorded111,150 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 AKV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 111,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 May 2019 111,150 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,099 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2018 106,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,182 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,711 miles

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 Mar 2015 69,837 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,845 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,136 miles

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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GY09 AKV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue 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 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 GY09 AKV, 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 GY09 AKV registered?

GY09 AKV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is GY09 AKV safe to buy?

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