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GX59 AZD

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,015 mi
Last recorded154,015 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 AZD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 154,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 146,056 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 146,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 136,322 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 124,639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 116,617 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 116,615 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 107,457 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 107,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 99,913 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 99,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,456 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 88,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,925 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,352 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,518 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 32,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,795 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,545 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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GX59 AZD is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX59 AZD, 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 GX59 AZD registered?

GX59 AZD is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is GX59 AZD safe to buy?

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