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FP59 CXU

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,468 mi
Last recorded79,468 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 CXU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,468 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2018 79,398 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 74,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,926 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,621 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 31,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind on rear brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,208 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 14,028 miles

All tyre treads perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

Offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FP59 CXU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FP59 CXU, 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 FP59 CXU registered?

FP59 CXU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is FP59 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 CXU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP59 CXU have outstanding finance?

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