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OV59 OFE

2009 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 OFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,564 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 91,951 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,861 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 76,861 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 70,685 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 70,685 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 66,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 60,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,985 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 42,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 33,514 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 33,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 29,120 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2012 21,961 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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OV59 OFE is a 2009 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV59 OFE, 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 OV59 OFE registered?

OV59 OFE is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is OV59 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 OFE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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