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DA59 KWX

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,382 mi
Last recorded138,382 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 KWX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 138,382 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 138,380 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 129,690 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 117,769 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 110,613 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 30 Jan 2021 110,612 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 25 Jan 2020 100,500 miles

O/S/R Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,150 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 95,150 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,276 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,900 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 73,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,257 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 74,123 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,952 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 52,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,833 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,294 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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DA59 KWX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA59 KWX, 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 DA59 KWX registered?

DA59 KWX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is DA59 KWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 KWX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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