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KM09 GVR

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,110 mi
Last recorded126,110 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 GVR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 126,110 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 126,110 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel at cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 123,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 123,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,604 miles

Nearside headlight dipped beam image just visible

Fail 29 Mar 2023 115,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlight dipped beam image just visible

Pass 4 Apr 2022 104,013 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 93,747 miles

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

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 6 Apr 2021 93,747 miles

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

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

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 16 May 2019 79,790 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 79,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 76,330 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 17 May 2018 76,286 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 19 May 2017 73,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 71,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 67,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 60,776 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 54,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2012 47,047 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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KM09 GVR is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KM09 GVR, 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 KM09 GVR registered?

KM09 GVR is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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