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NV59 ZKB

2009 Seat Altea

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,397 mi
Last recorded50,397 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 ZKB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 50,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc shield loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 50,397 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc shield loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 49,898 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 49,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 49,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,249 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.34mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 48,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.34mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 47,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 38,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 31,364 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 22,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 17,494 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 17,494 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 14,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 10,823 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 8,929 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 4,975 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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NV59 ZKB is a 2009 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NV59 ZKB, 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 ZKB registered?

NV59 ZKB is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is NV59 ZKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV59 ZKB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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