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FG09 LZA

2009 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,366 mi
Last recorded100,366 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 LZA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 100,366 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 91,020 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,299 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 79,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,930 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,971 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 41,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,725 miles

engine oil level is too high

Fail 18 Mar 2013 35,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level is too high

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,186 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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FG09 LZA is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG09 LZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG09 LZA registered?

FG09 LZA is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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