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CA59 KCY

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,031 mi
Last recorded92,031 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 KCY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,031 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 91,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance flashing on and off (1.1.A.3d)

both rear number plate lights red in colour

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,743 miles

Child seats fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Number plate lights red in colour

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,129 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 78,129 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2012 44,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

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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CA59 KCY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA59 KCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA59 KCY?

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What year was CA59 KCY registered?

CA59 KCY is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is CA59 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA59 KCY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA59 KCY have outstanding finance?

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