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MA59 XOZ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,137 mi
Last recorded85,137 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 XOZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 85,137 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal drops significantly (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed too smoky. Limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 83,768 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 83,768 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 82,075 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 82,075 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 81,043 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 81,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,535 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,520 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,205 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 67,071 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low

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

Fail 26 May 2016 67,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,664 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 56,986 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,986 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,082 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,473 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 23,788 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 23,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MA59 XOZ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MA59 XOZ, 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 MA59 XOZ registered?

MA59 XOZ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is MA59 XOZ safe to buy?

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