CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK59 KDF

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,999 mi
Last recorded156,999 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 KDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 156,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s - also perished (recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 151,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear - tyre also perished 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear - tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 151,193 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear - tyre also perished 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear - tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 148,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Aug 2022 145,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Aug 2021 142,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low across tread 195/65 r15 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 139,665 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 139,665 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working renew bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 135,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/65 r15 91h (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 131,067 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 131,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 121,646 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front end damaged

rear tyres stepping

Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,317 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,026 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,773 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK59 KDF is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK59 KDF, 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

How do I check the history of AK59 KDF?

You can check the full history of AK59 KDF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK59 KDF registered?

AK59 KDF is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is AK59 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 KDF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK59 KDF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK59 KDF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.