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DA59 YSJ

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,225 mi
Last recorded166,225 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 YSJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2025 166,225 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 159,752 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 159,593 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 145,538 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 145,202 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 138,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 134,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 118,395 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 101,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,293 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 21 Jul 2016 98,289 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,050 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,065 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 40,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,687 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 YSJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

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

Is DA59 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 YSJ 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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