2009 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · YE59 SSU
2009 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 110,158 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
YE59 SSU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 110,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YE59 SSU Mileage History
- 15/11/201215,412 mi
- 15/11/201215,412 mi
- 02/12/201324,893 mi+9,481 mi
- 07/11/201430,978 mi+6,085 mi
- 06/11/201536,123 mi+5,145 mi
- 10/11/201640,099 mi+3,976 mi
- 10/11/201640,099 mi
- 14/11/201744,288 mi+4,189 mi
- 24/11/201850,823 mi+6,535 mi
- 24/11/201850,823 mi
- 16/11/201965,954 mi+15,131 mi
- 28/11/202076,609 mi+10,655 mi
- 28/11/202076,611 mi+2 mi
- 01/12/202182,465 mi+5,854 mi
- 29/11/202288,168 mi+5,703 mi
- 17/11/202393,344 mi+5,176 mi
- 20/11/202393,350 mi+6 mi
- 02/12/2024100,536 mi+7,186 mi
- 02/12/2025110,158 mi+9,622 mi
Average of roughly 7,262 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
YE59 SSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Altea (YE59 SSU) between November 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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