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EJ59 EBD

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,156 mi
Last recorded132,156 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 132,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 124,202 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 114,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 114,160 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 106,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,105 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,357 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 89,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,688 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Nov 2017 64,761 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2016 55,706 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 55,706 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 47,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 37,124 miles

Both rear tyre's are cracking.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front tyre's are wearing on the shoulders, recommend tracking checked.

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

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

Tyre size- 205/55-R16 91V.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 28,739 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,524 miles

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

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

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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EJ59 EBD is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ59 EBD, 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 EJ59 EBD registered?

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

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