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OE09 ULN

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,985 mi
Last recorded163,985 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 ULN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 163,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 155,080 miles

all tyres worn low-all coil springs corroded-rear suspension arms corroded-under vehicle corroded-

Pass 19 Feb 2024 148,032 miles

oil leak-rear axle + suspension arms corroded-all coil springs corroded-rear exhaust box corroded-both front tyres on limit-n/s/r brake binding-under vehicle corroded-both front outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 141,455 miles

rear axle corroded-rear suspension arms corroded-rear coil springs corroded-both rear shockers damp-parking brake passed on limits-exhaust sleeve corroded-

Fail 1 Nov 2022 141,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear all buushes are worn

Rear wishbones are corroded

exhaust clamp is corroded & split

Pass 15 Nov 2021 137,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 129,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 27 Aug 2019 121,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 27 Aug 2018 106,668 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 106,666 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 90,105 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 90,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,722 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2016 74,722 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,707 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OE09 ULN is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE09 ULN, 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 OE09 ULN registered?

OE09 ULN is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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The MOT history for OE09 ULN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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