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DE59 NWV

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,180 mi
Last recorded115,180 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 115,180 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 101,380 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 101,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 93,287 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 86,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres worn slightly unevenly on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 77,899 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 77,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 70,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 64,208 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 55,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 55,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 49,758 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 49,752 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,542 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,645 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2015 37,236 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and wearing unevenly

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 May 2015 36,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both rear tyres cracking and wearing unevenly

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2014 31,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 20,011 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 20,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 NWV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

DE59 NWV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is DE59 NWV safe to buy?

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