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FD09 WSU

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,598 mi
Last recorded147,598 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 WSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 147,598 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 129,609 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 118,663 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2021 115,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 113,408 miles

All four tyres wearing on edge

Pass 8 Jul 2019 109,452 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 109,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 104,866 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 104,866 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 80,903 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 80,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,236 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,929 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,263 miles

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

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

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 WSU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

FD09 WSU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is FD09 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 WSU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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