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BN09 JCX

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,232 mi
Last recorded121,232 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 JCX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 121,232 miles

o/s/f tyre tread getting low.

Fail 6 Jul 2020 121,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

o/s/f tyre tread getting low.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,387 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 120,261 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,109 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,109 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 107,084 miles

Exhaust emits a lot of smoke or vapour. Advise further investigation.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp (1 of 2) damaged.

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 7 May 2016 100,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has cracks within tread of tyre

offside rear tyre has two nails

under tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 94,605 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2015 94,605 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,775 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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BN09 JCX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 BN09 JCX, 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 BN09 JCX registered?

BN09 JCX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is BN09 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 JCX 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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