2009 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · W90 GRA
2009 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 77,719 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
W90 GRA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 77,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W90 GRA Mileage History
- 17/08/201221,293 mi
- 17/08/201327,067 mi+5,774 mi
- 14/08/201434,759 mi+7,692 mi
- 27/08/201542,715 mi+7,956 mi
- 02/09/201649,957 mi+7,242 mi
- 07/09/201650,117 mi+160 mi
- 24/08/201755,458 mi+5,341 mi
- 20/08/201860,857 mi+5,399 mi
- 20/08/201860,860 mi+3 mi
- 16/08/201962,644 mi+1,784 mi
- 16/08/201962,648 mi+4 mi
- 05/10/202064,459 mi+1,811 mi
- 06/10/202064,459 mi
- 20/09/202167,673 mi+3,214 mi
- 30/09/202270,210 mi+2,537 mi
- 02/10/202372,223 mi+2,013 mi
- 18/09/202473,600 mi+1,377 mi
- 17/09/202575,746 mi+2,146 mi
- 21/09/202677,717 mi+1,971 mi
- 21/09/202677,719 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,003 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
W90 GRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Altea (W90 GRA) between August 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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