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KS58 FJO

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,383 mi
Last recorded110,383 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 FJO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 110,383 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 110,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 107,216 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 99,375 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,823 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 90,823 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 70,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 61,523 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 51,818 miles

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

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

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

near side door mirror broken

Fail 16 Dec 2014 51,818 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

near side door mirror broken

Pass 18 Dec 2013 42,690 miles

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

near side door mirror broken

Fail 18 Dec 2013 42,690 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

near side door mirror broken

Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,639 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

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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KS58 FJO is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KS58 FJO, 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 KS58 FJO registered?

KS58 FJO is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 January 2009.

Is KS58 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS58 FJO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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