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FP09 OUU

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,488 mi
Last recorded127,488 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 OUU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 127,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2026 127,487 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 123,782 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush...Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush ....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 123,782 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush...Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush ....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 119,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 119,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,951 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 114,900 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 111,091 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 111,091 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,199 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 103,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,899 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,152 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,908 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 76,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 6 Feb 2016 61,031 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 61,031 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,412 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,285 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 23,611 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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FP09 OUU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

FP09 OUU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is FP09 OUU safe to buy?

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