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FX09 OPK

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,505 mi
Last recorded103,505 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 OPK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 103,505 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 96,117 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,563 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,995 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,995 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,952 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,769 miles

front discs lipped also rear discs lipped + pads look low

Fail 31 Jan 2014 59,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discs lipped also rear discs lipped + pads look low

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,512 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 36,512 miles

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

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

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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FX09 OPK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey 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 FX09 OPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX09 OPK registered?

FX09 OPK is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is FX09 OPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX09 OPK shows 12 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 FX09 OPK have outstanding finance?

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