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FP59 BVX

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,118 mi
Last recorded113,118 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 BVX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 113,118 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 113,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 106,921 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 19 Jun 2024 101,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,873 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 97,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.00, result 1.21. (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 94,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 91,802 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 91,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 88,767 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 85,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 78,061 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,217 miles

Central Rear seatbelt stalk outer cover missing

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Jan 2017 70,083 miles

Emissions not tested due to cambelt age (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Rear seatbelt stalk outer cover missing

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,392 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre cover missing (5.2.4a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,934 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 52,934 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,201 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 44,201 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,209 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 35,158 miles

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

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

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

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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FP59 BVX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FP59 BVX, 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 FP59 BVX registered?

FP59 BVX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is FP59 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 BVX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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