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DG59 MTU

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

224,465 mi
Last recorded224,465 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 MTU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 224,465 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated - slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2024 215,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP AND BOTTOM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively SLIGHT SPLIT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP AND BOTTOM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively SLIGHT SPLIT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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Pass 21 Nov 2023 205,653 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 194,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 185,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 176,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 169,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 160,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 148,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 148,784 miles

Rear Lower coil spring broken Both side (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 140,301 miles

All disks worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 120,304 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 105,089 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,217 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,217 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,612 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 52,841 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 MTU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

DG59 MTU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is DG59 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 MTU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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