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LR59 HDV

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,494 mi
Last recorded81,494 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 HDV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,494 miles

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

Front Lower Arm bushes different on each side

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Under tray / bumper trim loose causing noise

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. ADVISE REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Under tray loose causing noise

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Service light on dash indicating service due

Unable to open rear doors from inside

Pass 31 Mar 2018 69,975 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 69,975 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2017 62,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 54,640 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 37,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 27,530 miles

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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LR59 HDV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR59 HDV, 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 LR59 HDV?

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What year was LR59 HDV registered?

LR59 HDV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LR59 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 HDV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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