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HY09 HMG

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,679 mi
Last recorded155,679 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 HMG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2026 155,679 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 155,253 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 153,716 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 141,970 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 126,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 116,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,659 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,789 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted Obstructing View For Inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2018 47,346 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen wipers deteriorated slightly smearing screen

Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,822 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,897 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and just over 2mm

Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,270 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/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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HY09 HMG is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY09 HMG, 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 HY09 HMG registered?

HY09 HMG is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is HY09 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 HMG shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY09 HMG have outstanding finance?

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