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DE59 NOU

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,207 mi
Last recorded134,207 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 134,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 128,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 122,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody & front/rear all suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 19 Oct 2023 122,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody & front/rear all suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 27 Oct 2022 117,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of chassis at subframe mountings is slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,919 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 107,919 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Blade defective

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, upper and lower tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 91,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 82,943 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,154 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 28,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NOU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

DE59 NOU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is DE59 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 NOU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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