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FD59 GWJ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,849 mi
Last recorded40,849 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 GWJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,849 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,912 miles

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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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FD59 GWJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FD59 GWJ, 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 FD59 GWJ?

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What year was FD59 GWJ registered?

FD59 GWJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is FD59 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD59 GWJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD59 GWJ have outstanding finance?

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