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FL09 MVK

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,661 mi
Last recorded193,661 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 MVK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 193,661 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 193,661 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer c/v boot torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 180,696 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar link has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front brake pads very worn. recommend replacment

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 9 Apr 2018 180,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrect beam and too high. (dipped beam) (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking oil and becomming weak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking oil and becomming weak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front antiroll bar link has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front brake pads very worn. recommend replacment

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 26 Apr 2017 165,710 miles

advise engine cover undertray and floor trays fitted obscuring some items

advise n/s/r and o/s/r indicators starting to flash white light

Pass 24 May 2016 152,008 miles

undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside items

Pass 20 Mar 2015 136,118 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 136,118 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 115,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,011 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mishapen.

N/S sill trim starting to come loose.

O/S/F seat belt starting to fray.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,407 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 MVK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL09 MVK, 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 FL09 MVK registered?

FL09 MVK is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is FL09 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 MVK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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