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BJ09 DZS

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,767 mi
Last recorded81,767 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 DZS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 81,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 81,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 81,506 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,345 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 78,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,975 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 73,405 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 73,405 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 May 2019 68,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges have wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 61,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 61,951 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,348 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 47,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,699 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2014 34,810 miles

inner tread section of nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 15 May 2013 28,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 28,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 21,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DZS is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ09 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

BJ09 DZS is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 May 2009.

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