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LV59 XCT

2009 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,454 mi
Last recorded113,454 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 XCT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 113,454 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 113,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 85,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,244 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r lamp damaged

rear fog lamp damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,731 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s/r lamp damaged,rear fog lamp damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,400 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2018 48,031 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 36,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,364 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,786 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,474 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 8,929 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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LV59 XCT is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LV59 XCT, 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 LV59 XCT registered?

LV59 XCT is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is LV59 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 XCT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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