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BU59 ZDZ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,507 mi
Last recorded91,507 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,643 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,855 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,703 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,599 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,923 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,790 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,853 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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BU59 ZDZ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU59 ZDZ, 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 BU59 ZDZ?

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What year was BU59 ZDZ registered?

BU59 ZDZ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is BU59 ZDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 ZDZ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU59 ZDZ have outstanding finance?

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