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FP59 MWE

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,340 mi
Last recorded140,340 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 140,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 119,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 111,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE INSIDE EDGE WORN

Fail 14 Jun 2017 111,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE INSIDE EDGE WORN

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,593 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 87,593 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,011 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear inner tyre worn to 2.2mm

Fail 18 Aug 2014 40,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear inner tyre worn to 2.2mm

Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,324 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 12,333 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 12,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MWE is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MWE, 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 MWE registered?

FP59 MWE is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is FP59 MWE safe to buy?

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