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MJ59 TNX

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,141 mi
Last recorded129,141 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 TNX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 129,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 129,061 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 118,649 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 118,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,783 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2020 103,289 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 94,961 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 85,786 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017 72,215 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,118 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,275 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,625 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 41,625 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,273 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 30,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TNX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MJ59 TNX, 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 TNX registered?

MJ59 TNX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is MJ59 TNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ59 TNX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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