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BD59 XFE

2009 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,403 mi
Last recorded148,403 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 XFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 148,403 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 140,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 131,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 131,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 120,110 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 120,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 105,358 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,067 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Dec 2020 85,998 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Dec 2019 81,533 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 81,533 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 76,451 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 71,495 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 71,420 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 64,630 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 64,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 57,093 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 57,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,709 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,072 miles

o/s spot light lense cracked.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 41,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s spot light lense cracked.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 33,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BD59 XFE is a 2009 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BD59 XFE, 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

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What year was BD59 XFE registered?

BD59 XFE is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is BD59 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 XFE shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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