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NL59 MUB

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,216 mi
Last recorded140,216 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 MUB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 140,216 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 140,215 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 133,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 133,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 127,350 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 127,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 119,495 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 119,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both) Off side and near side bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,892 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 97,884 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 72,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,681 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NL59 MUB is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL59 MUB, 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

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What year was NL59 MUB registered?

NL59 MUB is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is NL59 MUB safe to buy?

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