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BJ59 OYS

2009 Seat Altea XL

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,431 mi
Last recorded98,431 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 OYS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting on chassis and suspension components

Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,271 miles

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

Front both sides not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 95,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front both sides not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 91,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

steering + suspension components corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,504 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 89,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,545 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2017 75,999 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2016 63,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,452 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 50,452 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,678 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 38,423 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre tread 2mm in places

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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BJ59 OYS is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,319 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ59 OYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ59 OYS registered?

BJ59 OYS is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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