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DG59 DGF

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,046 mi
Last recorded122,046 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 DGF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 122,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 119,039 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 118,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 117,277 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 117,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 107,591 miles

Engine cover and under try s fitted

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 83,826 miles

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

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

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,207 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2018 71,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 59,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,035 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,719 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 21,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,465 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 DGF is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black 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 DG59 DGF, 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 DGF registered?

DG59 DGF is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is DG59 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 DGF 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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