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AC58 BHU

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,454 mi
Last recorded124,454 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 BHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 124,454 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 124,453 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 120,001 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 119,972 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 116,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 116,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 114,026 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear near to back box (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2020 114,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear near to back box (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2019 111,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smeery

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 111,645 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smeery

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 106,968 miles

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 97,722 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on outer edge

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner surface (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 97,722 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front tyre side wall bold (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring broken Nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken Offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on outer edge

Nearside front tyre worn bold on edges

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner surface (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,744 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 85,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,033 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 66,074 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,062 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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AC58 BHU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 77,060 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC58 BHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC58 BHU registered?

AC58 BHU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 February 2009.

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