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EA59 JFG

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,146 mi
Last recorded116,146 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 JFG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 116,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,544 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 95,592 miles

rear exhaust corroded

scuff on o/s/r wheel arch noted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 95,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

scuff on o/s/r wheel arch noted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,701 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,885 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,884 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,016 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,172 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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EA59 JFG is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA59 JFG, 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 EA59 JFG registered?

EA59 JFG is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is EA59 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 JFG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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