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GU59 YYX

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,270 mi
Last recorded186,270 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 YYX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 186,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 181,805 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2019 167,019 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rusty.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 155,437 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 155,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 138,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 138,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,006 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 3 Oct 2016 120,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 30 Sep 2015 102,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,552 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,810 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,289 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 48,279 miles

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

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

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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GU59 YYX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU59 YYX, 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

How do I check the history of GU59 YYX?

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What year was GU59 YYX registered?

GU59 YYX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is GU59 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 YYX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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