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DG59 DHN

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,242 mi
Last recorded83,242 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 83,242 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 83,239 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 74,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,561 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,634 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Aug 2019 54,036 miles

Offside Front seat belt anchorage cover missing

Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,124 miles

Offside Front seatbelt anchorage cover missing

Fail 19 Jul 2017 44,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front seatbelt anchorage cover missing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,656 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,515 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,246 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 18,520 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres have cracks inbetwwen tread, no chords apparent.

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 DHN 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 86.7%.

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 DHN, 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 DHN registered?

DG59 DHN is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is DG59 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 DHN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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