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DE59 NXM

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,927 mi
Last recorded80,927 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,561 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 70,842 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,139 miles

Nearside rear lens cracked/insecure.

Fail 28 Oct 2021 62,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside rear lens cracked/insecure.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,453 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,099 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 5 Nov 2018 45,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,555 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,639 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,776 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 34,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 29,818 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 29,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,403 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,613 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 NXM 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 NXM, 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

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What year was DE59 NXM registered?

DE59 NXM is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is DE59 NXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 NXM 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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