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GJ09 NJX

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,113 mi
Last recorded143,113 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 NJX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 143,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 128,739 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn on inside edges

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper is split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 112,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper is split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,467 miles

Child seats fitted to the N/S/R and O/S/R not allowing the full inspection of the belts

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit totally void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit totally void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer catch casing missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 97,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Child seats fitted to the N/S/R and O/S/R not allowing the full inspection of the belts

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit totally void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit totally void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer catch casing missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 59,913 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre badley perished.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,093 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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GJ09 NJX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ09 NJX, 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 GJ09 NJX registered?

GJ09 NJX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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