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FH59 MJF

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH59 MJF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 106,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 105,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 102,629 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 97,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,947 miles

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected reverse light reflector red - white bulb (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 90,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected reverse light reflector red - white bulb (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 89,055 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 89,055 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 87,527 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 87,527 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,905 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn and feathered inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn and feathered inside edge

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured but still shows red light

tape fitted to headlights at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2018 77,905 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn and feathered inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn and feathered inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,279 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 71,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,848 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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FH59 MJF is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH59 MJF, 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 FH59 MJF registered?

FH59 MJF is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is FH59 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH59 MJF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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