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CV59 FXT

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,225 mi
Last recorded164,225 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 FXT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 164,225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 154,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 143,115 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 130,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 126,422 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 113,276 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 91,812 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,748 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 82,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,805 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,104 miles

Centre and rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,836 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Rear exhaust mount starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,986 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 27,986 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CV59 FXT is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV59 FXT, 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.

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What year was CV59 FXT registered?

CV59 FXT is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is CV59 FXT safe to buy?

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