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NL59 XZM

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,967 mi
Last recorded109,967 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 XZM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 109,967 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slight wear on inner edges

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,915 miles

All tyres worn

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,220 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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 16 Sep 2015 76,267 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2013 51,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,981 miles

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

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

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 XZM is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NL59 XZM, 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 NL59 XZM?

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What year was NL59 XZM registered?

NL59 XZM is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is NL59 XZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL59 XZM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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