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CA59 FKJ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,800 mi
Last recorded159,800 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 FKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 159,800 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 151,783 miles

Offside Front Washer pipework leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2021 151,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Washer pipework leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2020 141,917 miles

front exhaust mounting split

Pass 15 Feb 2019 130,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2019 130,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,425 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs, inner faces deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2017 105,190 miles

Offside Front shock gator split

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,856 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,715 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,310 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CA59 FKJ 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 83.3%.

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 CA59 FKJ, 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 CA59 FKJ registered?

CA59 FKJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is CA59 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA59 FKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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