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MF09 BMV

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,452 mi
Last recorded140,452 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 BMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 140,452 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 138,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 134,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 130,581 miles

Rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 127,103 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

osr tyre depth getting low

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 125,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 123,645 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 121,044 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 117,491 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,308 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,346 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 101,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has the cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,768 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 75,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,969 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,566 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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MF09 BMV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MF09 BMV, 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 MF09 BMV registered?

MF09 BMV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is MF09 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 BMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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