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HY59 KXC

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,166 mi
Last recorded187,166 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 KXC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 187,166 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 176,445 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 164,716 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 151,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 136,999 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2021 122,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 112,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,502 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,373 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,874 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,173 miles

engine and under cover obscuring view of components

Pass 30 Aug 2014 26,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,662 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HY59 KXC is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY59 KXC, 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

How do I check the history of HY59 KXC?

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What year was HY59 KXC registered?

HY59 KXC is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is HY59 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 KXC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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