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ES02 KYM

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,348 mi
Last recorded107,348 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES02 KYM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 107,348 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tyre ()

Pass 27 Dec 2024 102,467 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 95,929 miles

both rear tyres tread edgers cracking

Fail 21 Dec 2023 95,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear tyres tread edgers cracking

Pass 28 Dec 2022 89,802 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 79,809 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 79,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,245 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 62,241 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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ES02 KYM is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey 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 ES02 KYM, 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 ES02 KYM?

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What year was ES02 KYM registered?

ES02 KYM is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is ES02 KYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES02 KYM 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.

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