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BN59 XMX

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,027 mi
Last recorded67,027 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 XMX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 67,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 66,571 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 65,276 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 64,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 61,753 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 61,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 59,156 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 56,822 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 54,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 51,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 48,673 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 44,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 37,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and deteriorating on sidewall (strong advise)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 31,273 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,664 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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BN59 XMX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XMX, 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 BN59 XMX registered?

BN59 XMX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is BN59 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 XMX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN59 XMX have outstanding finance?

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