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HV59 FXW

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,568 mi
Last recorded123,568 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 118,076 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not to excess

Fail 10 Aug 2020 118,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not to excess

Pass 8 Aug 2019 100,586 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth and out of shape.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,208 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,053 miles

Nearside Front on 3mm tread depth and worn on the outer edge

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

condensation in offside front light unit

Fail 10 Aug 2017 69,053 miles

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

Nearside Front on 3mm tread depth and worn on the outer edge

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

condensation in offside front light unit

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,579 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,685 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear unevenly

offside front door lock and handle loose in door but still operates correretly

Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,065 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 41,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear tyres perishing in tread.

Oil level at minimum.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,312 miles

Both rear tyres and off side front tyre cracking

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 33,312 miles

Both rear tyres and off side front tyre cracking

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 14 Aug 2012 27,844 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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HV59 FXW is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

HV59 FXW is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is HV59 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 FXW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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