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DE59 TTY

2009 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,668 mi
Last recorded102,668 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 TTY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 102,668 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 102,668 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 97,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,783 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,477 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,287 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 81,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,386 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,488 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,679 miles

front brake discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,252 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 51,941 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,797 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,529 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,528 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 TTY is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TTY, 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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DE59 TTY is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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