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PY09 BHU

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,129 mi
Last recorded133,129 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 BHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 133,129 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 110,697 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 100,334 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 100,334 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 82,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perishing and cracking, cords not showing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 56,372 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger bracket corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perishing and cracking, cords not showing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,201 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,510 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,367 miles

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

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

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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PY09 BHU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey 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 PY09 BHU, 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 PY09 BHU registered?

PY09 BHU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is PY09 BHU safe to buy?

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