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DA59 YRU

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,963 mi
Last recorded107,963 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 YRU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 107,963 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 107,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 103,188 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,378 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,494 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 86,494 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,056 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,042 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,254 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,989 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,041 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,128 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 52,128 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,062 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 39,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 39,600 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 YRU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

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

Is DA59 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 YRU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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