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DA59 YRT

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,737 mi
Last recorded124,737 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 YRT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 124,737 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 117,553 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2023 109,751 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 109,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,157 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 85,257 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,410 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,173 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 45,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,103 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 42,102 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective hub pinch bolt loose (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,920 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,359 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,785 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,620 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 19,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 YRT is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YRT, 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 YRT registered?

DA59 YRT is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is DA59 YRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 YRT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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