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FP59 UML

2009 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,586 mi
Last recorded153,586 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 UML
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 153,586 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 147,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 147,732 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 143,452 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 139,272 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Fail 9 Feb 2021 139,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 133,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS/R and OS/R ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 133,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS/R and OS/R ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 125,102 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 121,405 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 121,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 117,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,588 miles

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 6 Jan 2015 104,392 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,046 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,253 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 93,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UML is a 2009 Seat Altea in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UML, 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 UML registered?

FP59 UML is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is FP59 UML safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 UML shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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