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BD09 NBJ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 NBJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 100,015 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,647 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 72,150 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,007 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,594 miles

front b/discs condition

osf tyre wearing thin inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Aug 2013 51,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front b/discs condition

osf tyre wearing thin inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,244 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 40,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BD09 NBJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD09 NBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD09 NBJ?

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What year was BD09 NBJ registered?

BD09 NBJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is BD09 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 NBJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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