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BG59 ZWN

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

193,101 mi
Last recorded193,101 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 ZWN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 193,101 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 168,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 168,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 140,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and central stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 140,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure trim loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and central stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 127,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 122,656 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips multiple (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 122,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturers limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips multiple (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 107,109 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both =inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 107,105 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both =inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 85,037 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 71,538 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 71,522 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 58,765 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 58,429 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 46,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 46,406 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Dec 2012 28,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG59 ZWN is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BG59 ZWN, 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 BG59 ZWN registered?

BG59 ZWN is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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