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GV59 DZP

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,394 mi
Last recorded92,394 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 DZP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 92,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 92,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,269 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 75,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,882 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 69,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inner edge ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,382 miles

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to rear floors

Pass 5 Nov 2019 58,817 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 58,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 53,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 53,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 47,934 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,359 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 38,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 38,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,864 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 33,792 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,503 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GV59 DZP is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV59 DZP, 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 GV59 DZP registered?

GV59 DZP is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is GV59 DZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 DZP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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