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DE59 NNV

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,023 mi
Last recorded116,023 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 NNV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 116,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 109,733 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer cv boot/securing clip detteriating

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

Nearside Rear tyre detteriated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 109,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer cv boot/securing clip detteriating

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

Nearside Rear tyre detteriated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 103,652 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,986 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 81,407 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 81,407 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,124 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,031 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn badly inner edge

oil level low

Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,900 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,073 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 33,823 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,621 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,188 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 16,933 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 NNV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NNV, 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 NNV registered?

DE59 NNV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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