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MJ59 DMZ

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,349 mi
Last recorded126,349 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 DMZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 126,349 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 126,349 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 114,286 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 103,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN\UNEVEN##POOR## (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 103,899 miles

Exhaust system insecure SNAP\HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure SNAP\INLINE\CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect MISFIT\BULBS\BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle XS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN\UNEVEN##POOR## (5.2.3 (e))

ENG\OIL\NIL

Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 83,176 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 75,042 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 57,902 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 47,291 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 47,291 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,836 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 30,890 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 19,394 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,620 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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MJ59 DMZ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue 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 MJ59 DMZ, 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 MJ59 DMZ registered?

MJ59 DMZ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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