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FL59 FUY

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,052 mi
Last recorded144,052 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 FUY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 144,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 137,870 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 129,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 196,694 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 114,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 103,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 95,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,155 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,039 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,527 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 86,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

T.P.M.S light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,700 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2015 61,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 61,814 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,451 miles

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

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

offside rear coil spring broken still sits in cup

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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FL59 FUY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FL59 FUY, 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 FL59 FUY registered?

FL59 FUY is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FL59 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 FUY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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