CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ59 EAY

2009 Seat Altea XL

Blue Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,041 mi
Last recorded128,041 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 EAY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 128,041 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 125,784 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 122,545 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 122,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,123 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 118,119 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,908 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,268 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 112,268 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 108,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,991 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out off shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out off shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,854 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,153 miles

Front brake discs worn/starting too lip

Rear brake discs worn/starting too lip

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 61,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55-16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55-16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn/starting too lip

Rear brake discs worn/starting too lip

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,718 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,835 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
Full Seat Altea XL reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ59 EAY is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ59 EAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ59 EAY?

You can check the full history of EJ59 EAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ59 EAY registered?

EJ59 EAY is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is EJ59 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 EAY shows 18 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.

Does EJ59 EAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ59 EAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.