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BFZ 5159

2009 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 5159
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2023 138,402 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 137,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,922 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 123,641 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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BFZ 5159 is a 2009 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFZ 5159, 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 BFZ 5159 registered?

BFZ 5159 is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is BFZ 5159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 5159 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BFZ 5159 have outstanding finance?

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