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FY59 GMG

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,392 mi
Last recorded83,392 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 GMG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,392 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

condition of exhaust back box

Fail 28 Aug 2025 83,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

condition of exhaust back box

Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,525 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,525 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,547 miles

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 11 Aug 2020 58,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,290 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,148 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,779 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,922 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 17,277 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FY59 GMG is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FY59 GMG, 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 FY59 GMG registered?

FY59 GMG is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FY59 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 GMG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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