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EK59 WFF

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,214 mi
Last recorded75,214 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 WFF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,214 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 75,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 35,444 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,714 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 18,712 miles

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

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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EK59 WFF is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EK59 WFF, 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

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What year was EK59 WFF registered?

EK59 WFF is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is EK59 WFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 WFF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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