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DA59 YRD

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,980 mi
Last recorded137,980 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 YRD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 137,980 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 137,881 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 137,860 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 130,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 116,051 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 116,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 102,378 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,650 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 75,758 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,697 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,454 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 32,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 YRD is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

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

Is DA59 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 YRD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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