MOT Status
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192,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyre(s) Worn Heavily Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre on 3m and perished
Offside Rear tyre on 3m and perished
Nearside Rear tyre on 3m and perished
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear tyre on 3m and perished
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP09 LZA is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 FP09 LZA, 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 FP09 LZA registered?
FP09 LZA is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2009.
Is FP09 LZA safe to buy?
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