Car statistics by year
2009 SEAT Altea
SEAT Altea cars first registered in 2009: how they did at their 2025 MOT, what failed them, how far they have been driven and how many are still on the road. Compared with every car first registered in 2009, so like is set against like.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 53.7% All 2009 cars 58.2%
- Typical mileage at the MOT 118,300 miles; all 2009 cars 99,000
- Left at the end of 2025 1,417 52.2% of the 2,712 at the end of 2014
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 11.7% All 2009 cars 10.2%
- Tests with an advisory 70.6% All 2009 cars 67.8%
- MOT tests in 2025 1,345 normal tests in Great Britain
How do 2009 SEAT Alteas do at their MOT?
In 2025, at about 16 years old, 53.7% of 2009 SEAT Altea MOT tests were passed first time, against 58.2% for all cars first registered in 2009. 2009 SEAT Alteas did worse than average for their age, by 4.5 points. A year earlier the same cars passed 56.6% of the time (all 2009 cars 58.4%).
MOT pass rate by year of first registration: SEAT Altea vs all cars
Each pair of bars is one year of first registration, tested in 2025. Older cars pass less often, so compare each SEAT Altea bar with the all-cars bar beside it.
| First registered | SEAT Altea | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| ’06 | 55.1% | 56.9% |
| ’07 | 54.0% | 57.3% |
| ’08 | 54.7% | 57.0% |
| ’09 | 53.7% | 58.2% |
| ’10 | 60.6% | 59.3% |
| ’11 | 60.8% | 61.5% |
| ’12 | 64.8% | 63.6% |
| ’13 | 63.3% | 66.0% |
| ’14 | 68.3% | 69.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures on the 2009 SEAT Altea
Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt was the most common single reason a 2009 SEAT Altea failed, on 16.9% of about 600 failed tests. By area of the car, suspension failed most often (44.6% of failed tests; all 2009 cars 41.9%). 11.7% of tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 10.2% for all cars first registered in 2009. A failed test can have several defects, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 16.9% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 15.4% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.0% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.5% |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes | 8.3% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 8.3% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 8.0% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.7% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 7.5% |
| Diesel engine: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Failure categories: SEAT Altea vs all 2009 cars
The marker shows the share for all cars first registered the same year.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 44.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 40.3% |
| Brakes | 27.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.6% |
| Tyres | 17.5% |
| Visibility | 15.1% |
| Steering | 5.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT advisories on the 2009 SEAT Altea
An advisory is something the tester noticed that did not fail the test but may need work soon. 70.6% of 2009 SEAT Altea tests had at least one (all 2009 cars 67.8%). These are the things to check on one you are thinking of buying.
Most common advisories
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 26.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 12.9% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 12.0% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 10.0% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.3% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 8.9% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 8.3% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 8.1% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 7.9% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 7.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
What mileage is normal for a 2009 SEAT Altea?
Half of the 2009 SEAT Alteas tested in 2025 had covered fewer than 118,300 miles. A quarter had covered fewer than 93,400 and a quarter more than 143,800. For all cars first registered in 2009, the middle figure was 99,000 miles, so 2009 SEAT Alteas have been driven 19.5% further than average.
Mileage at the 2025 MOT
Odometer readings at each car’s latest MOT of the year. The bar covers the middle half of cars; the line the middle 80%.
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 SEAT Altea | 72,300 | 93,400 | 118,300 | 143,800 | 166,300 | 1,297 |
| All 2009 cars | 50,300 | 72,400 | 99,000 | 127,900 | 156,600 | 1,035,771 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
How many 2009 SEAT Alteas are left?
At the end of 2014, 2,712 2009 SEAT Alteas were on the DVLA record in the United Kingdom (these counts start in 2014). By the end of 2025, 1,417 were: 1,207 licensed and 210 declared off the road (SORN). That is 52.2% still on the record, against 63.4% for all cars first registered in 2009.
Share still on the record since 2014
Cars licensed or SORN at each year end, as a share of the number at the end of 2014. Cars scrapped or exported leave the record. Late registrations and imports can push the share above 100%.
| Year end | 2009 SEAT Altea | All 2009 cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 99.9% | 98.8% |
| 2016 | 100.0% | 97.8% |
| 2017 | 97.5% | 96.1% |
| 2018 | 95.4% | 94.0% |
| 2019 | 92.3% | 91.5% |
| 2020 | 88.7% | 88.6% |
| 2021 | 84.7% | 85.0% |
| 2022 | 78.4% | 80.9% |
| 2023 | 71.3% | 75.9% |
| 2024 | 61.5% | 69.8% |
| 2025 | 52.2% | 63.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2025 Updated
Recalls that may affect cars built around 2009
5 of the SEAT Altea’s 9 recalls in DVSA’s records cover cars built during 2009.
The 2009 on this page is the year of first registration, not the year the car was built. A car first registered early in 2009 may have been built in 2008, and recalls apply to particular build dates and VINs, so check the recalls either side too.
| Launched | Concern | Built | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | 21 Jun 2009 | 1 |
| 10 Apr 2024 | Driver's side front airbag | 2 Nov 2009 to 27 Jul 2010 | 5 |
| 10 Jul 2017 | ABS/ESC system may fail | 1 May 2008 to 31 May 2010 | 9,703 (all models) |
| 15 Dec 2011 | Fuel may leak | 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009 | 65 (all models) |
| 30 Nov 2009 | Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive. | 1 Sept 2008 to 31 Aug 2009 | 52 (all models) |
Every SEAT Altea recall · Check a specific car on GOV.UK · How we match recalls
Recall details come from manufacturers through DVSA. “Vehicles” is the number the manufacturer reported; “all models” means the figure covers everything in the recall. A recall listed here may not apply to a particular car: only the manufacturer or GOV.UK can say for its VIN.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Other years of the SEAT Altea
9 years of the SEAT Altea, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2010 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (60.6% passed first time) and the 2009 cars worst (53.7%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | – | 1,068 | 55.1% |
| 2007 | – | 1,779 | 54.0% |
| 2008 | – | 1,577 | 54.7% |
| 2009 | – | 1,417 | 53.7% |
| 2010 | – | 1,237 | 60.6% |
| 2011 | – | 1,285 | 60.8% |
| 2012 | – | 1,637 | 64.8% |
| 2013 | – | 1,491 | 63.3% |
| 2014 | 831 | 814 | 68.3% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,345 MOT tests of 2009 SEAT Altea cars | 15 September 2026 |
| Cars on the record | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of 2025 | 1,417 cars still on the record (licensed or SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
- MOT figures cover normal tests in Great Britain in 2025 of SEAT Altea cars first registered in 2009; retests are excluded. “All cars” means every car we match to a model, first registered in 2009.
- Year of first registration is DVSA’s first-use date: when the car was first registered, in the UK or abroad.
- Defects and advisories are DVSA’s descriptions made readable. Where on the car a defect was found (side, front or rear) is ignored, so the same fault on any wheel counts once per test.
- Mileage is the odometer reading at each car’s latest normal MOT of the year, as recorded by the tester. A few readings are in kilometres or mistyped; percentiles are not thrown by a handful of outliers.
- Cars on the record come from DfT table VEH0124 and cover the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland; MOT figures cover Great Britain only.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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