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MA59 BHD

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,623 mi
Last recorded164,623 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 164,623 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 152,290 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 146,183 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 140,157 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 140,131 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 125,911 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 117,857 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,341 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,577 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,305 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,662 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

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 BHD 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 90.9%.

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 BHD, 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

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What year was MA59 BHD registered?

MA59 BHD is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is MA59 BHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA59 BHD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA59 BHD have outstanding finance?

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