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EK59 LFS

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,199 mi
Last recorded79,199 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 LFS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,199 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))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,054 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,565 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,758 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,522 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,786 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 27,521 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 19,812 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 17,932 miles

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 LFS is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

EK59 LFS is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is EK59 LFS safe to buy?

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