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FG59 PGO

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,677 mi
Last recorded119,677 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 119,677 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 113,428 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,016 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 105,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,799 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,388 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 72,328 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,944 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 49,856 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 49,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick plus slight binding (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 39,701 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,444 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,394 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 PGO 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 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 FG59 PGO, 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 FG59 PGO registered?

FG59 PGO is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is FG59 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 PGO 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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