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GY09 FDA

2009 Seat Altea Freetrack

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,121 mi
Last recorded179,121 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea Freetrack92,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 FDA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Freetrack
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 179,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 172,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 159,487 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 152,393 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 145,790 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 145,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached incorrect bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 141,050 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 141,050 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 131,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,571 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,768 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,077 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2016 96,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 83,552 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2013 54,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,704 miles

both rear tyres getting low (3mm)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Freetrack?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
coil spring broken 17
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GY09 FDA is a 2009 Seat Altea Freetrack in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea Freetrack models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 92,634 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 Freetrack fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY09 FDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea Freetrack typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea Freetrack is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY09 FDA registered?

GY09 FDA is a 2009 Seat Altea Freetrack, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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