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GY09 YHU

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,548 mi
Last recorded81,548 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 YHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 81,548 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Wiper blades slightly smeary

Fail 21 Aug 2023 70,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 17 Aug 2022 68,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,922 miles

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

Front brake pads and discs required in approx 6k miles.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mount rough when steering turned

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 61,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mount rough when steering turned

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,365 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust mounts are corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,802 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 55,798 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,180 miles

rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 31 Jul 2017 52,178 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,287 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, unable to fully inspect adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads 3000 miles left approx

rear tyres wearing more on inner edges

Fail 18 Aug 2014 38,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake pads 60% approx worn

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads 60% approx worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,667 miles

unable to fully check fuel and brake pipes underneath car shields fitted

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt baby seat fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2012 15,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

unable to fully check fuel and brake pipes underneath car shields fitted

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt baby seat fitted

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 YHU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY09 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

GY09 YHU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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