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HV59 RTO

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,383 mi
Last recorded127,383 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 RTO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 127,383 miles

o,s r door sticking to open

Pass 1 May 2025 111,834 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 99,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 87,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,096 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,637 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 57,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,934 miles

both rear tyres cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 46,408 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 36,714 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 31,429 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,829 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,917 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 18,236 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,633 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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HV59 RTO is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,894cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV59 RTO, 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 HV59 RTO registered?

HV59 RTO is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is HV59 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 RTO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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