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DE59 HNX

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,680 mi
Last recorded113,680 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 HNX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 113,680 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 113,678 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 105,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded to excess

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,932 miles

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

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

advise both near and offside front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,289 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 38,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HNX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNX, 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

How do I check the history of DE59 HNX?

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What year was DE59 HNX registered?

DE59 HNX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 October 2009.

Is DE59 HNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 HNX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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