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YR09 UMU

2009 Seat Altea Freetrack

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

161,833 mi
Last recorded161,833 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea Freetrack92,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 UMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Freetrack
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 161,833 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 153,204 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 153,204 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 146,973 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 135,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 126,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 121,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 113,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge ( worn down to 1.6mm over 3/4 tread measurement ) and on legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2017 100,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,626 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,813 miles

n/s/f tyre slight damage on outer tread

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Freetrack?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
coil spring broken 17
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YR09 UMU is a 2009 Seat Altea Freetrack in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea Freetrack models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 92,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Freetrack fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR09 UMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea Freetrack typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea Freetrack is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR09 UMU registered?

YR09 UMU is a 2009 Seat Altea Freetrack, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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