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EA59 DLV

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,001 mi
Last recorded132,001 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 DLV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 132,001 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 124,989 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge and 2/3mm centre

floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s/r inner pad wearing uneven/thinner to the rest. Advise pads/discs replaced. (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 109,757 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s/r inner pad wearing uneven/thinner to the rest. Advise pads/discs replaced. (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,886 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 75,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,941 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EA59 DLV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA59 DLV, 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 EA59 DLV registered?

EA59 DLV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 November 2009.

Is EA59 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 DLV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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