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DG59 VTK

2009 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,239 mi
Last recorded91,239 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VTK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 91,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 84,957 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 82,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 79,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,111 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 67,143 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 48,741 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of age cracking

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of age cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2017 48,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of age cracking

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of age cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2016 38,533 miles

items removed from drivers view prior inspection

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Sep 2014 26,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,515 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)

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 VTK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 VTK, 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 VTK?

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What year was DG59 VTK registered?

DG59 VTK is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is DG59 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 VTK 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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