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FE59 RJV

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,055 mi
Last recorded140,055 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 RJV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 140,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 131,569 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 131,567 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 119,208 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front window glass insecure

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service indicator light lit on dash

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,325 miles

Central Front mounting starting to split

Nearside Front brake disc face is tarnished could cause brake judder and noises

Fail 19 Apr 2018 69,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Front mounting starting to split

Nearside Front brake disc face is tarnished could cause brake judder and noises

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,646 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,567 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,081 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 18,862 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 18,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,544 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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FE59 RJV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FE59 RJV, 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 FE59 RJV?

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What year was FE59 RJV registered?

FE59 RJV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is FE59 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 RJV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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