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GJ59 HRK

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 HRK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 107,000 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 107,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 104,635 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 101,137 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 101,134 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,084 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 93,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly stepped

Fail 1 Sep 2021 85,012 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly stepped

Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,585 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 78,580 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Bracket detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tail light cluster damaged and lens missing.

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,591 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 71,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,894 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 52,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,782 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,973 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 11,969 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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GJ59 HRK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ59 HRK, 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 GJ59 HRK registered?

GJ59 HRK is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is GJ59 HRK safe to buy?

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