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NV59 YKX

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,874 mi
Last recorded133,874 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 YKX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 133,874 miles

both rear tyres are very heavily worn on inner edgs

corrosion to suspension conponents

exhaust system and mounts are corroded and in poor condidtion

Fail 29 Nov 2019 133,869 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both rear tyres are very heavily worn on inner edgs

corrosion to suspension conponents

exhaust system and mounts are corroded and in poor condidtion

Pass 16 Nov 2018 106,961 miles

EXHAUST SUPPORTS BROKEN--TEMPORARY REPAIRS MADE

Fail 8 Nov 2018 106,104 miles

Nearside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SUPPORTS BROKEN--TEMPORARY REPAIRS MADE

Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,602 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.3.2d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 80,530 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,640 miles

Centre and rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 58,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished down to cords, inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,991 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,652 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,590 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)

unable to see brake pads thinkness

Fail 6 Nov 2012 44,590 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)

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

unable to see brake pads thinkness

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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NV59 YKX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 NV59 YKX, 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 NV59 YKX registered?

NV59 YKX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is NV59 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV59 YKX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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