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HJ09 PXO

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,898 mi
Last recorded121,898 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 PXO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 121,898 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished.

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges.

Under trays/sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2024 113,225 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 113,051 miles

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

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 105,591 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 105,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,853 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front tyres worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 97,853 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front tyres worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 90,840 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 85,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2019 78,112 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,850 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks in the treads.

Offside Front Outer brake pad is getting low.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,472 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,660 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,804 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,813 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

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 PXO is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ09 PXO, 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 PXO registered?

HJ09 PXO is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ09 PXO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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