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DA59 VYZ

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,011 mi
Last recorded196,011 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 VYZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 196,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 160,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Fail 22 May 2019 160,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

underbody guards fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 124,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

underbody guards fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,677 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked on tread pattern

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,394 miles

Central Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked on tread pattern

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,299 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,372 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,129 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VYZ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

DA59 VYZ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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