MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside corroded
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
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
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))
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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs worn/starting too lip
Rear brake discs worn/starting too lip
Under trays fitted
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?
Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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