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DE59 PKV

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,221 mi
Last recorded67,221 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 67,221 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,955 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 62,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 49,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,334 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 48,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,819 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 45,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,710 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 41,729 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,803 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,420 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,866 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,877 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,243 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 PKV 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 PKV, 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 PKV registered?

DE59 PKV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is DE59 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 PKV 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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