2009 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · ML59 YDF
2009 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 85,799 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML59 YDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2026
- 85,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML59 YDF 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 (ML59 YDF) between May 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
ML59 YDF Mileage History
- 09/05/202484,556 mi
- 09/05/202484,559 mi+3 mi
- 14/06/202585,379 mi+820 mi
- 14/06/202585,379 mi
- 22/09/202685,799 mi+420 mi
Average of roughly 524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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