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CV59 FYG

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,125 mi
Last recorded183,125 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 FYG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 183,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 137,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,877 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,804 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,505 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 23,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,104 miles

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 FYG is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,894cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

CV59 FYG is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is CV59 FYG safe to buy?

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