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FG09 JFJ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,562 mi
Last recorded148,562 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 JFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 148,562 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 140,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 131,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 126,387 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,200 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 121,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 113,428 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,860 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,514 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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FG09 JFJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG09 JFJ, 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 FG09 JFJ registered?

FG09 JFJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is FG09 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 JFJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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