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EK59 NVA

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,941 mi
Last recorded91,941 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,941 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2021 91,451 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 91,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 Jan 2016 83,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 83,512 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,479 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,406 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,522 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 39,701 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 NVA is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NVA, 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 NVA registered?

EK59 NVA is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is EK59 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 NVA shows 9 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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