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DG59 DFP

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,394 mi
Last recorded70,394 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 DFP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 70,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,979 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 58,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 50,151 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 50,128 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 45,221 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 45,160 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 40,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 36,542 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 31,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 31,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 26,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and o/s front tyres staring to crack on sidewall

Pass 21 May 2013 23,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 19,193 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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DG59 DFP is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG59 DFP, 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.

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What year was DG59 DFP registered?

DG59 DFP is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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