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FD09 CZW

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,388 mi
Last recorded108,388 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 CZW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 108,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 108,388 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 97,277 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 84,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,836 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,824 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 62,626 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 24 May 2016 56,766 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 45,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 39,102 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 39,102 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,927 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,430 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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FD09 CZW is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FD09 CZW, 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

How do I check the history of FD09 CZW?

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What year was FD09 CZW registered?

FD09 CZW is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 July 2009.

Is FD09 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 CZW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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