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BK59 BDF

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,806 mi
Last recorded123,806 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 BDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 123,806 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 115,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer very rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,437 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,100 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 85,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,344 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 57,286 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,348 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 48,348 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,496 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,823 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,924 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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BK59 BDF is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BK59 BDF, 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 BK59 BDF registered?

BK59 BDF is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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