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BN59 WVA

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,474 mi
Last recorded187,474 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 WVA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 187,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake imbalance 28%

n/s &o/s front fog lamps come on when indicating

rear brake imbalance 23%

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2015 179,030 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs hevley liped (3.5.1i)

front fog lamps come on with lights if indicators used

Fail 21 Apr 2015 162,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 155,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres badley worn on inner edges

off side fog lamp comes on when offside indicator used

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Feb 2015 155,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres badley worn on inner edges

off side fog lamp comes on when offside indicator used

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 117,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2014 117,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 99,026 miles

Front screen has damage / crack centre lower section of screen outside swepped area of "A" zone.

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

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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BN59 WVA is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BN59 WVA, 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 BN59 WVA registered?

BN59 WVA is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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