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EA59 RXR

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,382 mi
Last recorded105,382 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 RXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 105,382 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2026 105,380 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2025 102,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 99,626 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2024 99,626 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,665 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 96,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 95,868 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 95,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres just in mot limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,825 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,607 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2018 86,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,751 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 72,757 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 72,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,151 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 RXR is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EA59 RXR, 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 EA59 RXR?

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What year was EA59 RXR registered?

EA59 RXR is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is EA59 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 RXR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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