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LV09 DYU

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,385 mi
Last recorded56,385 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 DYU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 56,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,218 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,734 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,115 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,449 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 43,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,870 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,946 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,540 miles

front tyres deteriated

nearside front tyre sidewall has damage

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,503 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

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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LV09 DYU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 LV09 DYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV09 DYU?

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What year was LV09 DYU registered?

LV09 DYU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LV09 DYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 DYU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV09 DYU have outstanding finance?

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