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FL59 JKV

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,360 mi
Last recorded101,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 JKV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 101,360 miles

exhaust corroded

rear cradle corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2026 101,309 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended catch (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

TPMS light on

exhaust corroded

rear cradle corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2025 100,072 miles

TPMS light on

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven

exhaust corroded

rear suspension cradle corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2025 100,072 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven

exhaust corroded

rear suspension cradle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 97,326 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear cradle corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2024 97,326 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light on

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear cradle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,046 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,378 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 77,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 61,336 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2021 61,333 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit of 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,713 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 53,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

TPMS light on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 48,255 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,273 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2017 34,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,663 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,572 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,774 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 22,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 19,365 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 15,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JKV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL59 JKV, 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 JKV registered?

FL59 JKV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is FL59 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 JKV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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