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FD09 CZY

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

156,096 mi
Last recorded156,096 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 CZY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 156,096 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 156,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 151,754 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 151,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked & perished

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2022 147,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 147,671 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 143,869 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 136,005 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 136,005 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 125,970 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 125,970 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 115,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,964 miles

Front both tyres worn on insides

Fail 2 Jun 2017 106,964 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on insides

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,280 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

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

Inner face of front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 95,280 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

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

Inner face of front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,723 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 85,685 miles

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

rear of engine undertay hanging down

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,059 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 76,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,734 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside

offside rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 11 Jun 2013 62,182 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,523 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,516 miles

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

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 CZY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FD09 CZY, 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 FD09 CZY registered?

FD09 CZY is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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