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BN59 XND

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,849 mi
Last recorded28,849 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 XND
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 28,849 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 27,173 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 26,851 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 26,738 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2022 26,557 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 26,412 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,033 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 20,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,676 miles

front tyres on 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,033 miles

Front number plate slightly worn.

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 XND is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 XND, 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 XND?

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What year was BN59 XND registered?

BN59 XND is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is BN59 XND safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 XND 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.

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