MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Bonnet catch handle broken making it difficult to open bonnet.
Central Front Engine stabiliser on subframe has nearly completely split.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks, oil had to be topped up substantially before test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount just before fuel tank has broken off, central exhaust clamp has corroded but no leaks and furthest rear heat shield loose. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Loud clunking from engine/gearbox, potential issue with flywheel.
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On bottom right of windscreen there is a chip which is starting to crack. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot burst. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shockers starting to leak. (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear + OSF tyres cracked, NSR worn to tyre wear indicators. (195/65 R15 91H) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Bonnet catch faulty but can be operated and secured
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield above rear silencer loose
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Bonnet catch faulty but can be operated and secured
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield above rear silencer loose
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust mount braken
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
bonnet catch faulty but can be operated and secured
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust mount braken
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
bonnet catch faulty but can be operated and secured
Offside Rear wheel tight to turn. advise service brakes
Offside Rear Inner tyre worn
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished and cracked and slightly misshapen
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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NU59 BTX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NU59 BTX, 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 NU59 BTX registered?
NU59 BTX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 September 2009.
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