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FL09 DDO

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,699 mi
Last recorded78,699 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 DDO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 78,684 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged casing incomplete (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,299 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,526 miles

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

centre seatbelt buckle casing missing - function not impaired

nearside wiper poor

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,197 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,115 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 42,973 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 42,973 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,032 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,468 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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FL09 DDO is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DDO, 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 DDO registered?

FL09 DDO is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is FL09 DDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 DDO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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