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BJ09 UZA

2009 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,874 mi
Last recorded82,874 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 UZA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 82,874 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 82,874 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,510 miles

Slight play in offside rear link bar.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,375 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,142 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 57,796 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,275 miles

Nearside inner cv boot damp.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 51,275 miles

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

Both front tyres low tread.

Nearside inner cv boot damp.

Nearside rear tyre low tread and cracking slightly.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,496 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 38,857 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 35,515 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,515 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 May 2013 33,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 27,173 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn on edges

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 UZA is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UZA, 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 BJ09 UZA registered?

BJ09 UZA is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is BJ09 UZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 UZA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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