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OO03 GEL

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,305 mi
Last recorded131,305 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 GEL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 131,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 127,215 miles

Offside Front driveshaft inner joint signs of grease leaking and bolts look loose

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

both headlight lens dull

Pass 10 Aug 2022 121,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner cv boot signs of grease leaking

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

both headlights dull still beam pattern

Fail 5 Aug 2022 121,505 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner cv boot signs of grease leaking

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

both headlights dull still beam pattern

Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2021 114,981 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2020 108,661 miles

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Aug 2020 108,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,962 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,965 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 93,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,366 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,298 miles

mid to rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,307 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,559 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 56,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,040 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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OO03 GEL is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OO03 GEL, 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 OO03 GEL registered?

OO03 GEL is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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