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DG59 XNM

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

211,182 mi
Last recorded211,182 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 211,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front & rear suspension's including front & rear subframe's are corroded

under-body cover fitted obscuring some under-body components front to rear of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2023 187,741 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 177,765 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 167,894 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

tpms light on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2020 145,564 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 101,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 101,751 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,622 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 80,331 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 51,996 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 XNM is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

DG59 XNM is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is DG59 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 XNM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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