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OE09 ULO

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,902 mi
Last recorded113,902 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 ULO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 113,902 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 103,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2025 103,834 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2024 91,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 85,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 85,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,794 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 75,015 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,149 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front seat belt catch cover missing

offside front tyre inner and outer edge worn

Fail 6 Jul 2017 69,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front seat belt catch cover missing

offside front tyre inner and outer edge worn

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,341 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,237 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,008 miles

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

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 ULO is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc 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 ULO, 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 ULO registered?

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

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