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DN09 FZP

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,523 mi
Last recorded116,523 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 FZP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 116,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 111,840 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 111,838 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 107,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 104,107 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 100,108 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 100,108 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,708 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 94,708 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,048 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,658 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,130 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 46,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,104 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,822 miles

front brake discs pitted/corroded on inner faces

Fail 27 Jun 2012 26,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs pitted/corroded on inner faces

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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DN09 FZP is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN09 FZP, 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 DN09 FZP registered?

DN09 FZP is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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