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BK09 MZX

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,264 mi
Last recorded125,264 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 MZX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 125,264 miles

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

Offside Rear quatre has damage

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

coolant level low

Fail 28 Dec 2018 125,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear quatre has damage

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

coolant level low

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,331 miles

all tyres wearing inner & outer tread

engine light on dash

o/s/r wheel arch at door damaged

protection cover fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,674 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 83,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,207 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 75,207 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 63,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 46,156 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2012 35,567 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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BK09 MZX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK09 MZX, 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

How do I check the history of BK09 MZX?

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What year was BK09 MZX registered?

BK09 MZX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is BK09 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 MZX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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