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CV59 SYH

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,601 mi
Last recorded135,601 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 SYH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 135,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 129,559 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,132 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 125,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 122,322 miles

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 122,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,745 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2020 116,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2019 111,770 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 111,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,782 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2018 102,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,330 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,749 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 82,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,737 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 53,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,592 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 41,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,918 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,114 miles

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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CV59 SYH is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CV59 SYH, 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 CV59 SYH registered?

CV59 SYH is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is CV59 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV59 SYH shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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