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BJ59 OYC

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,675 mi
Last recorded155,675 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 OYC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 155,675 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 135,316 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 135,312 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 118,325 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 118,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,362 miles

Rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 101,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,629 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,844 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,022 miles

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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BJ59 OYC is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ59 OYC, 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 BJ59 OYC registered?

BJ59 OYC is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is BJ59 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 OYC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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