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HV59 TYT

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,171 mi
Last recorded157,171 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 TYT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 157,171 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 154,070 miles

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 16 May 2024 154,070 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 25 Feb 2023 137,845 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 135,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 132,406 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 129,735 miles

Exhaust box corroded- rear.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also damaged but legible. (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 129,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust box corroded- rear.

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge. Have advised presenter

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also damaged but legible. (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 124,484 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 121,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 117,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 111,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,648 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,386 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,478 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 47,582 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,582 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 TYT is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 HV59 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

HV59 TYT is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is HV59 TYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 TYT 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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