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FP59 CXW

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,817 mi
Last recorded184,817 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 CXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 184,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 179,334 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 179,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure MOUNTING TO HUB INCORRECTLY FITTED (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 174,645 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 174,645 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 169,962 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 169,951 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 162,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 152,065 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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FP59 CXW is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP59 CXW, 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 CXW registered?

FP59 CXW is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is FP59 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 CXW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP59 CXW have outstanding finance?

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