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DG59 DKV

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,887 mi
Last recorded143,887 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 143,887 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 132,261 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2020 121,977 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 112,722 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,494 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2018 102,494 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,974 miles

Front brake discs lipped and scored

exhaust corroding rear silencer outer casing coming adrift

Fail 11 Mar 2016 82,973 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs lipped and scored

exhaust corroding rear silencer outer casing coming adrift

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,050 miles

exhaust back box corroded

n s r tyre worn low on edge

rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Mar 2015 75,050 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine under tray fitted

exhaust back box corroded

n s r tyre worn low on edge

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,201 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner sholder

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Nov 2013 59,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,010 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 DKV 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 DKV, 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 DKV registered?

DG59 DKV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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