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DF59 BZV

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,017 mi
Last recorded160,017 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 BZV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 160,017 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 159,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 144,441 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 127,709 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 112,906 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,981 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 92,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 83,853 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 78,073 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,376 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,137 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,209 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 30,639 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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DF59 BZV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF59 BZV, 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

How do I check the history of DF59 BZV?

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What year was DF59 BZV registered?

DF59 BZV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is DF59 BZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF59 BZV 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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