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LB09 HUY

2009 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,040 mi
Last recorded110,040 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 HUY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 110,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 107,519 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 107,519 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 104,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 100,515 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,192 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 94,485 miles

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

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

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 27 Jan 2021 94,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 28 Jan 2020 91,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,497 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,796 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 84,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,297 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,325 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,996 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,839 miles

N/S/R tyre worn unevenly

O/S/R tyre worn unevenly

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,146 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

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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LB09 HUY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB09 HUY, 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 LB09 HUY registered?

LB09 HUY is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is LB09 HUY safe to buy?

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