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EF59 KWW

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,385 mi
Last recorded117,385 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 KWW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 117,385 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 173,734 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 173,474 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 148,714 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,797 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 80,797 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,928 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,190 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 71,190 miles

Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,559 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 68,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,557 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 36,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EF59 KWW is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF59 KWW, 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 EF59 KWW registered?

EF59 KWW is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is EF59 KWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 KWW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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