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HJ09 PXL

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,355 mi
Last recorded145,355 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 PXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 145,355 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 145,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 138,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 132,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,401 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 116,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,025 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,721 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,834 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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HJ09 PXL is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HJ09 PXL, 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 HJ09 PXL registered?

HJ09 PXL is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is HJ09 PXL safe to buy?

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