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HV59 FXR

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,654 mi
Last recorded132,654 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 FXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 132,654 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 132,654 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 131,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 131,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 131,535 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 131,338 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 125,556 miles

clutch worn

undershields obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2016 125,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch worn

undershields obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2015 102,372 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

undershields obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,376 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 37,011 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,011 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)

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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HV59 FXR is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV59 FXR, 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 HV59 FXR registered?

HV59 FXR is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is HV59 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 FXR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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