# SY59TYP — SEAT ALTEA MOT History & Vehicle Check

SY59TYP is a Black SEAT ALTEA, Diesel (1896cc), first registered 2009-11-07. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SY59TYP — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SY59TYP |
| Make | SEAT |
| Model | ALTEA |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1896cc |
| First registered | 2009-11-07 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2024-12-10 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 60%
- Total defects recorded: 67

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-07 16:28:25 | PASSED | 165,287 MI | 2024-12-10 00:00:00 |
| 2023-12-04 15:01:34 | FAILED | 165,257 MI | — |
| 2022-12-09 08:51:26 | PASSED | 156,041 MI | 2023-12-10 00:00:00 |
| 2022-12-09 08:51:25 | FAILED | 156,041 MI | — |
| 2021-12-07 17:30:13 | PASSED | 145,562 MI | 2022-12-10 00:00:00 |
| 2021-12-07 12:19:00 | FAILED | 145,562 MI | — |
| 2020-12-10 13:45:18 | PASSED | 136,071 MI | 2021-12-10 00:00:00 |
| 2020-12-09 09:27:12 | FAILED | 136,071 MI | — |
| 2019-12-11 11:22:30 | PASSED | 128,154 MI | 2020-12-10 00:00:00 |
| 2019-12-09 12:40:19 | FAILED | 128,124 MI | — |
| 2018-12-10 14:26:29 | PASSED | 114,777 MI | 2019-12-09 00:00:00 |
| 2018-12-07 15:38:52 | FAILED | 114,775 MI | — |
| 2017-12-05 09:36:51 | PASSED | 99,804 MI | 2018-12-07 00:00:00 |
| 2016-12-08 17:39:11 | PASSED | 84,194 MI | 2017-12-07 00:00:00 |
| 2016-12-08 13:16:50 | FAILED | 84,193 MI | — |
| 2015-10-30 15:24:31 | PASSED | 63,664 MI | 2016-10-29 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-16 11:08:10 | PASSED | 44,709 MI | 2015-10-17 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-18 10:34:31 | PASSED | 29,879 MI | 2014-10-17 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-26 14:03:01 | PASSED | 19,858 MI | 2013-09-25 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-25 09:53:05 | FAILED | 19,858 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2023-12-07 16:28:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs worn on inner edge (1.2.1 (e))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2023-12-04 15:01:34 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs worn on inner edge (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2022-12-09 08:51:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

**2022-12-09 08:51:25 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

**2021-12-07 17:30:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

**2021-12-07 12:19:00 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

**2020-12-10 13:45:18 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: exhaust system corroded and rear silencer clamp missing, but still secure
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

**2020-12-09 09:27:12 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: offside park brake low effort
- ADVISORY: exhaust system corroded and rear silencer clamp missing, but still secure
- ADVISORY: Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2019-12-11 11:22:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: creak/crack noise from front suspension cradle
- ADVISORY: both front strut top mountings noisey
- ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

**2019-12-09 12:40:19 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: both front strut top mountings noisey
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2018-12-10 14:26:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

**2018-12-07 15:38:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

**2017-12-05 09:36:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2016-12-08 17:39:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear close to legal limit of 1.6mm

**2016-12-08 13:16:50 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear close to legal limit of 1.6mm
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm
- FAIL: Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

**2014-10-16 11:08:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

**2013-10-18 10:34:31 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: car been damaged at rear bumper&tail gate.
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2012-09-25 09:53:05 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SY59TYP is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SY59TYP. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.