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BD09 NBK

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,214 mi
Last recorded130,214 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,214 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 127,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 121,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded (centre to back box )

exhaust heat shield loose not likely to fall of

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion (main chassis)

Fail 16 Jan 2023 121,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded (centre to back box )

exhaust heat shield loose not likely to fall of

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion (main chassis)

Offside Front sun visor insecure likely to fall of

Pass 14 Jan 2022 116,653 miles

Central Rear Heat shield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 110,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 110,363 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 98,597 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,708 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 89,704 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 low inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,707 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 69,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,877 miles

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 NBK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBK, 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 BD09 NBK registered?

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

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