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NX59 GNU

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,271 mi
Last recorded154,271 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 GNU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 154,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 154,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 150,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 147,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 143,795 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 140,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 137,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 133,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 129,897 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

air leak from back of engine

Pass 7 Nov 2017 112,170 miles

nearside sun visor missing

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,334 miles

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

eml on

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,441 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 30,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NX59 GNU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,894cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NX59 GNU, 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 NX59 GNU registered?

NX59 GNU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is NX59 GNU safe to buy?

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