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OV59 YDY

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,344 mi
Last recorded38,344 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 YDY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 38,344 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 35,084 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 30,842 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 28,122 miles

front tyres worn on the edge

Fail 20 Dec 2022 28,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn on the edge

Pass 29 Dec 2021 26,090 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 26,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 23,987 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 22,948 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 20,697 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 18,488 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 16,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 14,136 miles

engine & under body covers fitted

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 7 Dec 2015 14,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine & under body covers fitted

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 8 Dec 2014 12,056 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 9,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning lamp active

Pass 17 Dec 2012 7,353 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 YDY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YDY, 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 YDY registered?

OV59 YDY is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is OV59 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 YDY 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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