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GF59 DDL

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,826 mi
Last recorded86,826 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 DDL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 86,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 78,138 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 69,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Level Low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 62,893 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Level Low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 54,776 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,022 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front slight imbalance brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,782 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 43,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 35,625 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,220 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,879 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,978 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,221 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 10,962 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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GF59 DDL is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF59 DDL, 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 GF59 DDL registered?

GF59 DDL is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is GF59 DDL safe to buy?

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