2009 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · AV59 VEA
2009 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 93,244 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AV59 VEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 93,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AV59 VEA Mileage History
- 08/01/202482,774 mi
- 08/01/202482,774 mi
- 10/10/202486,368 mi+3,594 mi
- 08/10/202593,244 mi+6,876 mi
- 08/10/202593,244 mi
Average of roughly 5,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV59 VEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Altea (AV59 VEA) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
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