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KM09 XET

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,084 mi
Last recorded98,084 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 XET
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 98,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 225/45w17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm/bald inner edge 225/45w17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 98,082 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting detached but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 225/45w17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm/bald inner edge 225/45w17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2021 89,074 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,460 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Fail 3 Jun 2020 85,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 27 Apr 2019 80,326 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 23 May 2018 74,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, inner tread feathered

Fail 22 May 2018 74,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, inner tread feathered

Pass 15 May 2017 70,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 16 May 2016 62,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre required shortly

Offside Front tyre required shortly

Pass 4 Apr 2015 55,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 50,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,954 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,309 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 XET is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

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

Is KM09 XET safe to buy?

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