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DU59 WVH

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,651 mi
Last recorded113,651 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 WVH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,651 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 113,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 108,985 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 108,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 97,534 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,023 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 88,023 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing cracked (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,942 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 80,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,662 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 70,659 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 62,820 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,063 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre cracked slightly

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

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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DU59 WVH is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU59 WVH, 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

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What year was DU59 WVH registered?

DU59 WVH is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is DU59 WVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 WVH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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