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MA09 UBE

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,655 mi
Last recorded96,655 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 96,655 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 96,653 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 89,366 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 85,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,407 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,648 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,162 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 76,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,905 miles

O/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge.

Rear exhaust box badly corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2019 71,905 miles

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

O/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge.

Rear exhaust box badly corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer,also very heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 67,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a metal object in the tread lines cutting through to the cord (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer,also very heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,965 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,996 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,683 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer side wall cut.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UBE 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 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 UBE, 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

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What year was MA09 UBE registered?

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

Is MA09 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA09 UBE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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