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HJ59 LYV

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,869 mi
Last recorded158,869 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 LYV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 158,869 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 152,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2024 152,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 141,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 141,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 126,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,423 miles

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

screenwash pipe broken under bonnet but still provides sufficient fluid to windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2021 109,423 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

screenwash pipe broken under bonnet but still provides sufficient fluid to windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,918 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,409 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 58,403 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,760 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,432 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also very old and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also very old and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil level getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,587 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 24,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perishing and worn inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,090 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,189 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)

off side headlight unit aim on lowest limit

slight damage to rear number plate

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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HJ59 LYV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HJ59 LYV, 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 HJ59 LYV registered?

HJ59 LYV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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