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DE59 HLJ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,424 mi
Last recorded116,424 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 HLJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 116,424 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 109,505 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,015 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,207 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,498 miles

Advise exhaust backbox corrored

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 85,498 miles

Advise exhaust backbox corrored

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 79,637 miles

Advise exhaust backbox corrored

Fail 21 Jan 2019 79,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust backbox corrored

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,169 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 75,147 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre to front joint clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken bottom coil broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot burst by broken spring (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken bottom coil broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre section hanger corroded from the pipe.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 68,602 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded fromt the pipe.

Fail 1 Oct 2016 68,516 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Centre exhaust hanger corroded fromt the pipe.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 61,179 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,334 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,799 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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DE59 HLJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey 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 DE59 HLJ, 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 DE59 HLJ registered?

DE59 HLJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is DE59 HLJ safe to buy?

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