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MJ09 RKU

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,012 mi
Last recorded176,012 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 RKU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 176,012 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 165,345 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 165,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 150,389 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 127,455 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 119,324 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 112,000 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 112,000 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,011 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 95,553 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 84,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,923 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 44,164 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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MJ09 RKU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MJ09 RKU, 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 MJ09 RKU registered?

MJ09 RKU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for MJ09 RKU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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