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GV59 DZX

2009 Seat Altea XL

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,535 mi
Last recorded143,535 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 DZX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 143,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 142,924 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 142,924 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,091 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 137,393 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 134,879 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 104,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 86,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 68,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,030 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,245 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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GV59 DZX is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV59 DZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV59 DZX registered?

GV59 DZX is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is GV59 DZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 DZX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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