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DA59 VYW

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,226 mi
Last recorded143,226 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 VYW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 143,226 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 134,835 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 134,830 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 133,685 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 127,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,186 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 101,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,330 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,638 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly.

nearside rear tyre tread feathered slightly.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 24,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 VYW is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA59 VYW, 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 DA59 VYW registered?

DA59 VYW is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is DA59 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 VYW shows 12 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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