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DE59 NZS

2009 Seat Altea XL

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,532 mi
Last recorded141,532 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 NZS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 141,532 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 134,496 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,962 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 121,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system and clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,384 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system and centre clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,871 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 65,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 48,726 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 11 Dec 2013 30,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,337 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 22,650 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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DE59 NZS is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE59 NZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE59 NZS registered?

DE59 NZS is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is DE59 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 NZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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