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NU09 ATK

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,551 mi
Last recorded163,551 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 ATK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 163,551 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 163,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 156,142 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 156,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated ( silencer )

Pass 8 Nov 2023 150,293 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 150,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 143,101 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear ( marked yellow ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 143,090 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 53 kgf (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear ( marked yellow ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 135,848 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% reading, minimum required is 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,853 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 123,481 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,413 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 115,372 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,059 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 106,055 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,586 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,238 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,408 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 77,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,913 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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NU09 ATK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NU09 ATK, 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 NU09 ATK registered?

NU09 ATK is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is NU09 ATK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU09 ATK shows 21 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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