MOT Status
ValidMileage
103,870 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
vehicle has been undersealed
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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)
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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