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EK59 GGX

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,772 mi
Last recorded121,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 GGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 121,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 121,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 113,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,049 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,122 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 97,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 89,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,254 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,202 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,028 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,006 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 53,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,141 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,140 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 32,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,584 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING

Pass 17 Sep 2012 19,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK59 GGX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EK59 GGX, 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 EK59 GGX registered?

EK59 GGX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is EK59 GGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 GGX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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