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EA59 CWP

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,794 mi
Last recorded119,794 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 CWP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,481 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 106,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,362 miles

o/s front brake disc pitted slightly

rear centre and driver's seat belt buckle covers missing

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 94,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front brake disc pitted slightly

rear centre and driver's seat belt buckle covers missing

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket bent not fitting on front support rubbers

offside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 4 Apr 2015 63,541 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 63,434 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

the n/s/f bumper is damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,732 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 48,714 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

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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EA59 CWP is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA59 CWP, 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 EA59 CWP registered?

EA59 CWP is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is EA59 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 CWP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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