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BD09 AAE

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,600 mi
Last recorded187,600 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 AAE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 187,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 174,164 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 174,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 164,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 155,182 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 155,182 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 142,539 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 142,538 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake disc worn not weakened nearside

Pass 14 Jul 2020 134,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 124,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 113,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,583 miles

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Fail 13 Jun 2017 98,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,074 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,761 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2013 44,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,422 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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BD09 AAE is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD09 AAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD09 AAE registered?

BD09 AAE is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is BD09 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 AAE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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