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BT09 GTF

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,653 mi
Last recorded88,653 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 GTF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 88,653 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has slight damage

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear number plate has slight damage

Pass 16 Jun 2020 84,348 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2020 84,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2019 80,904 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 May 2019 80,904 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 73,325 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,493 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,211 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 49,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,347 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,647 miles

O/S/R tyre cut to outer sidewall, no chord showing.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,463 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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BT09 GTF is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT09 GTF, 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 BT09 GTF registered?

BT09 GTF is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is BT09 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT09 GTF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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