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MJ59 UMA

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,993 mi
Last recorded124,993 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 UMA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 124,993 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 118,295 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 116,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 116,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 109,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 103,014 miles

exhaust and mounting hangers are corroded, exhaust is secure.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 103,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust and mounting hangers are corroded, exhaust is secure.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,666 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive evident on undertray and when viewed from inside wheel arch. seek service advise asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 93,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged incomplete risk of accidental release (7.1.2 (d))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive evident on undertray and when viewed from inside wheel arch. seek service advise asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2017 84,704 miles

Nearside Front seat belt locking stalk plastic trim is missing.

Rear wiper blade and arm is missing.

exhaust hangers are corroding.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 74,367 miles

brakes linings to be inspected all round.

tyres showing uneven wear / wheel tracking to be checked .

Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,945 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 54,135 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 45,359 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,853 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 UMA is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMA, 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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MJ59 UMA is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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