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BD59 YCT

2009 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,543 mi
Last recorded49,543 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 YCT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 49,543 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 48,665 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 48,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 45,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 43,419 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy noise from rear silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,444 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 40,375 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 40,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,629 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 39,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,390 miles

Front Lower Under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,944 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 28,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,938 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 21,938 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 17,566 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 12,127 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 11,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YCT is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BD59 YCT, 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 BD59 YCT?

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What year was BD59 YCT registered?

BD59 YCT is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is BD59 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 YCT shows 20 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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