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DG59 ZSW

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,631 mi
Last recorded127,631 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 127,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 123,965 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 118,241 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 113,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 103,437 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,785 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,923 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,462 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,058 miles

Centre child seat fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

o/s/r tyre tread slightly cracked & perished

under tray covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 44,058 miles

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

Centre child seat fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

o/s/r tyre tread slightly cracked & perished

under tray covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,552 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,685 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 23,673 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 19,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers smeering slighty

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 ZSW is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW?

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What year was DG59 ZSW registered?

DG59 ZSW is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is DG59 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 ZSW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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