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MJ09 RLO

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,720 mi
Last recorded134,720 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 RLO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 134,720 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 123,288 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 123,288 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 113,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 113,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 103,113 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 94,370 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 94,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 86,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 83,310 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 76,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,507 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 68,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 60,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,049 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 54,049 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 46,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,686 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 30,543 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,808 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 RLO is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

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

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The MOT history for MJ09 RLO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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