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AV59 GZZ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,116 mi
Last recorded205,116 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 GZZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 205,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 191,746 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 191,746 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 182,454 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 170,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2022 157,394 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 146,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 138,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,653 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 127,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 97,271 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2017 97,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 May 2016 82,557 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,793 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,174 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,942 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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AV59 GZZ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV59 GZZ, 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 AV59 GZZ registered?

AV59 GZZ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AV59 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 GZZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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