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DU59 WVN

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,060 mi
Last recorded132,060 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 WVN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 132,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 132,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 116,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear General surface corrosion to sub-frame & suspension components

Fail 28 Feb 2023 116,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear General surface corrosion to sub-frame & suspension components

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 115,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished/worn close to limit/worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 113,108 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 113,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 111,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,161 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 83,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 46,679 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,764 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 WVN is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU59 WVN, 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 DU59 WVN registered?

DU59 WVN is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DU59 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 WVN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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