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MA09 UBK

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,997 mi
Last recorded137,997 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 137,997 miles

n\s front outer cv gaiter

rear n\s and o\s shockabsorbers

Fail 20 Jul 2019 137,997 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n\s front outer cv gaiter

rear n\s and o\s shockabsorbers

Pass 18 Jul 2018 118,780 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 118,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 109,031 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 101,953 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 101,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,937 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 86,476 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,536 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,741 miles

Nearside front brake disc showing slight corrosion on inner face

Offside front brake disc showing slight corrosion on inner face

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 UBK 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBK, 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 UBK registered?

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

Is MA09 UBK safe to buy?

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