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HG09 XHP

2009 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,731 mi
Last recorded104,731 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 XHP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 99,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,165 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge tread depth on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,387 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 85,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,288 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 79,285 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front fog not working

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,769 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,358 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 69,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,390 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion

Exhaust deteorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 62,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion

Engine oil level below minimum

Exhaust deteorated

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 53,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,864 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)

headlight aims on lowest setting

Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,868 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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HG09 XHP is a 2009 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG09 XHP, 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 HG09 XHP registered?

HG09 XHP is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 July 2009.

Is HG09 XHP safe to buy?

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