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OV59 XNR

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,888 mi
Last recorded148,888 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 XNR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 148,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 147,310 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 141,875 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 141,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Dec 2022 135,034 miles

o/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

soot stain around egr pipe

Pass 28 Dec 2021 126,509 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 125,683 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 125,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bosh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (coil spring sit in) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively high spot (1.2.1 (f))

park brake cables not returningto rest on calphirs

Pass 10 Nov 2018 105,844 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,810 miles

Boot doesn't open

Horn quiet

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 82,608 miles

horn poor

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,313 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s headlamp misted up

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

stonechips on windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s headlamp misted up

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

stonechips on windscreen

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 29 Nov 2014 59,222 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear number plate cracked

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,945 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 XNR is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XNR, 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 XNR registered?

OV59 XNR is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is OV59 XNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 XNR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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