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FL09 CPN

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,766 mi
Last recorded185,766 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 CPN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 185,766 miles

under trays

Pass 9 Mar 2021 182,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 179,693 miles

under trays

Pass 12 Feb 2019 177,912 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 175,406 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 175,406 miles

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 171,475 miles

Coolant leak ()

under trays

Pass 11 Mar 2016 168,595 miles

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

Front and rear number plates cracked

Nearsidecfront tyre perished

Oil leaks

Under covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 157,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine undertray missing

Fail 24 Oct 2014 157,355 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine undertray missing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 144,380 miles

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)

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Oct 2013 129,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 112,121 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 103,325 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 103,325 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,427 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 83,427 miles

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

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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FL09 CPN is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FL09 CPN, 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 FL09 CPN registered?

FL09 CPN is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is FL09 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 CPN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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