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FG09 JFK

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,644 mi
Last recorded117,644 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 JFK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 117,644 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2024 117,644 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,903 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 111,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 90,095 miles

battery cover fitted

exhaust backbox deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2018 90,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

undertrays fitted

battery cover fitted

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2017 88,389 miles

O/s/r tyre starting to mis-shape

Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,944 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,106 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s door mirror cracked

Rear exhaust silencer poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 67,890 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s door mirror cracked

Rear exhaust silencer poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/mirror cracked but serviceable

Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor.

o/s/f mirror glass cracked.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor.

o/s/f mirror glass cracked.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,625 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 JFK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

FG09 JFK is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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