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HG59 UAD

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,598 mi
Last recorded112,598 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 UAD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 112,598 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 112,595 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,903 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear stabiliser arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,533 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 96,662 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,034 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,081 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 83,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 76,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,314 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 69,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 63,492 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 59,111 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 47,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,763 miles

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

Surface cracks within N/S/R tyre tread.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 31,852 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 31,852 miles

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

off side rear tyre stepping inner edge

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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HG59 UAD is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HG59 UAD, 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 HG59 UAD registered?

HG59 UAD is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is HG59 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 UAD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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