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DA59 YSS

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,877 mi
Last recorded70,877 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,877 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 60,045 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,639 miles

Front both tyres perrished and cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 58,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front both tyres perrished and cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,187 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,625 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 51,174 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,201 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,953 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 YSS is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YSS, 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 YSS registered?

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

Is DA59 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 YSS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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