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LHZ 3740

2009 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,014 mi
Last recorded116,014 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHZ 3740
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 116,014 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 115,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 107,362 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 107,328 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 105,806 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 92,373 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 92,344 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 85,864 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,840 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,789 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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LHZ 3740 is a 2009 Seat Altea in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LHZ 3740, 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

How do I check the history of LHZ 3740?

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What year was LHZ 3740 registered?

LHZ 3740 is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 January 2009.

Is LHZ 3740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHZ 3740 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LHZ 3740 have outstanding finance?

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