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MF09 NUK

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,371 mi
Last recorded142,371 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 NUK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 142,371 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

engine cover & under tray fitted

service/spanner light displayed

steering angle light displayed

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 17 Mar 2017 142,371 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

engine cover & under tray fitted

service/spanner light displayed

steering angle light displayed

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 10 Mar 2016 128,188 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2016 128,188 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,848 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 76,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,159 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,661 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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MF09 NUK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MF09 NUK, 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 MF09 NUK registered?

MF09 NUK is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is MF09 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 NUK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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