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KM09 GZA

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,293 mi
Last recorded133,293 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 GZA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 133,293 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 133,293 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 123,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 116,105 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,110 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,522 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 103,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,652 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 94,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2019 94,649 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 - average reading 1.71 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear box outer skin is deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,977 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc's lipped / worn inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,879 miles

Front Inner both discs have slight corrosion.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 85,336 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 83,836 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 74,052 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 64,972 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 55,310 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 GZA is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KM09 GZA, 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 GZA registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM09 GZA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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