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FG59 OPC

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,881 mi
Last recorded163,881 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 OPC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 163,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 163,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 151,596 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 151,596 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 143,098 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 143,098 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 127,581 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 127,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 118,104 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 118,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 101,309 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 101,309 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,848 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,299 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,573 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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FG59 OPC is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG59 OPC, 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

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What year was FG59 OPC registered?

FG59 OPC is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is FG59 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 OPC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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