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BN09 OSJ

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 OSJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 127,818 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 127,715 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 125,285 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 125,285 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working bothside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 119,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,731 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 117,731 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,744 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 105,744 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,098 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 79,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,970 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,326 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 OSJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OSJ, 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 OSJ registered?

BN09 OSJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is BN09 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 OSJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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