CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG59 YTC

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,369 mi
Last recorded124,369 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 124,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 119,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,018 miles

Nearside Front WIPER IS IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION, REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!!

Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS ARE WORN VERY LOW, PROMPT REPLACEMENT IS STRONLY ADVISED!!

OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW!!

Pass 23 Sep 2017 102,809 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC AND PADS ARE WEARING LOW, FURTHER INVESTIGATION ADVISED!! LOTS OF RUST COLOURED DUST ON THE HUB!!

Fail 23 Sep 2017 102,788 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC AND PADS ARE WEARING LOW, FURTHER INVESTIGATION ADVISED!! LOTS OF RUST COLOURED DUST ON THE HUB!!

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,309 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 94,306 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,669 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 87,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,104 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,043 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,133 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG59 YTC 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 76.9%.

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 YTC, 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 YTC?

You can check the full history of DG59 YTC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG59 YTC registered?

DG59 YTC is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is DG59 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 YTC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG59 YTC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG59 YTC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.