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BN09 OSD

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,449 mi
Last recorded178,449 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 178,449 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 168,037 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 157,460 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 146,789 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 146,616 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 134,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 124,866 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 111,929 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 111,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,436 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 86,855 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,855 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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BN09 OSD 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 75%.

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 BN09 OSD, 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 BN09 OSD?

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What year was BN09 OSD registered?

BN09 OSD is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is BN09 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 OSD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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