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BJ09 DZK

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 DZK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 84,159 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 84,146 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 81,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 81,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,544 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge perishing and worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,650 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,832 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 61,830 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 55,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

Fail 11 May 2017 55,277 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

Pass 12 May 2016 50,016 miles

wipers poor

Fail 12 May 2016 50,016 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 15 May 2015 43,941 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 43,941 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 39,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 39,272 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2013 33,230 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 26,680 miles

unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 4 May 2012 26,680 miles

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

unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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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BJ09 DZK 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 60%.

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 BJ09 DZK, 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 BJ09 DZK registered?

BJ09 DZK is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is BJ09 DZK safe to buy?

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