2009 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · OY59 KXF

The vehicle remains roadworthy following its most recent test in March 2026 at 131,967 miles, but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the latest pass noted only a minor oil leak, the previous years reveal a pattern of addressing components only after they reached significant deterioration. The transition from a multi-point failure in 2023 to passes through 2026 suggests that the owner performs repairs only when necessary to prevent an MOT failure. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 131,967 miles represents an annual average of approximately 7,760 miles, which aligns with typical UK usage for a family hatchback. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 5,100 miles leading into the 2026 inspection. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often accelerates the degradation of rubber components and seals. A buyer must pay close attention to the recurring front suspension and drivetrain issues. The nearside front drive shaft CV boot was flagged as severely deteriorated in both 2024 and 2025, indicating that the previous repair was either inadequate or the component failed prematurely. The misting on the offside front shock absorber noted in 2024 marks the beginning of the end for that unit. Furthermore, the failure of both ball joint dust covers in 2023 suggests that the front suspension geometry is prone to accelerated wear due to environmental ingress. The oil leak identified in the March 2026 test requires a physical inspection to determine if it originates from a simple gasket or a more significant engine seal failure. Given the previous history of an SRS warning lamp fault in 2023, the buyer should verify that the airbag system was properly rectified and that no intermittent faults remain in the cluster. Checking the windscreen integrity and washer system is also necessary to ensure the defects noted in 2024 have been fully addressed to prevent structural cracks in the glass.