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2009 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · SW09 TBY

SW09 TBY

2009 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2009. Recorded mileage 117,560 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ALTEA
Year / Origin
2009 · Aberdeen
MOT Status
Valid until 22/07/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
117,560 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/07/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2009
Engine
1896cc

SW09 TBY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
  • 117,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SW09 TBY Mileage History

  1. 07/07/2023109,930 mi
  2. 24/06/2024111,552 mi+1,622 mi
  3. 15/07/2025113,947 mi+2,395 mi
  4. 18/07/2025113,948 mi+1 mi
  5. 24/07/2026117,560 mi+3,612 mi

Average of roughly 2,503 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW09 TBY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 16:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Altea (SW09 TBY) between July 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and back box split (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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