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BN59 XMU

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,870 mi
Last recorded103,870 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 XMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 103,870 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 103,868 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2023 101,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 101,606 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,689 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2022 97,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 92,343 miles

all shocker casings corroded

both front droplink upper rubbers damaged

both rear shockers have a light misting of oil

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake doesnt lock out

o/s/f and o/s/r coil springs corroded

rear brake discs worn and scored

rear brakes slightly binding

rear number plate slightly poor

Pass 12 Sep 2020 87,645 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

parking brake doesn't lock out

slight corrosion on front shocker casings

Pass 7 Sep 2019 82,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 77,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,744 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 70,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 64,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,718 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has blackout strip fitted to the top of the screen.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,025 miles

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

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

nsf bumper damage underneath headlamp

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 XMU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN59 XMU, 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 BN59 XMU?

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What year was BN59 XMU registered?

BN59 XMU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is BN59 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 XMU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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