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DG59 DHV

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,409 mi
Last recorded104,409 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 104,409 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 104,408 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,169 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,110 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 89,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,296 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,518 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,866 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DHV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DHV, 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 DG59 DHV?

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What year was DG59 DHV registered?

DG59 DHV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is DG59 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 DHV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG59 DHV have outstanding finance?

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