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OV59 TKZ

2009 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,753 mi
Last recorded60,753 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 TKZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 60,753 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 60,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 60,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

emissions not detected

under side corroded

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2020 59,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

emissions not detected

under side corroded

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,969 miles

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,329 miles

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

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,205 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,169 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 46,812 miles

O/S/F spot light lense cracked/damaged.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,812 miles

O/S/F spot light lense cracked/damaged.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,155 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 TKZ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 OV59 TKZ, 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 OV59 TKZ registered?

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

Is OV59 TKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 TKZ shows 16 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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