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MA09 RFZ

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,567 mi
Last recorded126,567 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 RFZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 126,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 119,225 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,846 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 83,830 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge + cracks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 70,401 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded at joint

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

oil level low

small cracks in outer sidewalls of both rear tyres 205/55v16

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,449 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,542 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,844 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 35,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,666 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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MA09 RFZ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MA09 RFZ, 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 MA09 RFZ registered?

MA09 RFZ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is MA09 RFZ safe to buy?

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