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DE59 HLP

2009 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,272 mi
Last recorded171,272 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 HLP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 171,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt *Slightly Perished* (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing On Edges* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt *Slightly Perished* (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing On Edges* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 160,963 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 149,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 131,781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 118,321 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,421 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 104,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,594 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,069 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,372 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 22,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,339 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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DE59 HLP is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE59 HLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE59 HLP registered?

DE59 HLP is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is DE59 HLP safe to buy?

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