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MA59 BGX

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,376 mi
Last recorded54,376 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 BGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 54,376 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 47,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,311 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 41,311 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,906 miles

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

n/s/front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,406 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 27,406 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MA59 BGX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA59 BGX, 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 MA59 BGX?

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What year was MA59 BGX registered?

MA59 BGX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is MA59 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA59 BGX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA59 BGX have outstanding finance?

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