MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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.
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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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BG59 ZWN is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 December 2009.
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