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GY09 ZSF

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,594 mi
Last recorded137,594 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 ZSF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 137,594 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 129,080 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 129,080 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 115,542 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,384 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,609 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 88,609 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam/stalk (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 83,400 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 83,400 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 74,838 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 65,002 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 65,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 51,677 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 51,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 May 2012 51,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZSF is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSF, 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 GY09 ZSF registered?

GY09 ZSF is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is GY09 ZSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 ZSF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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