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MJ59 TNN

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,574 mi
Last recorded117,574 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 TNN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 117,574 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 117,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,938 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 104,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake linkage excessively worn ratel spring n/s/f calliper missing (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle stuck on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 93,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 77,939 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 73,186 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 68,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 63,769 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,848 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,093 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 56,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,545 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,020 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,360 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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MJ59 TNN is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJ59 TNN, 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 MJ59 TNN registered?

MJ59 TNN is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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