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KM09 XFD

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,345 mi
Last recorded142,345 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 XFD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 142,345 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 134,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 134,090 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 122,942 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear chassis both sides corrosion starting

oil level just above min

Pass 14 May 2018 114,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear back box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 106,003 miles

CENTER METAL EXHAUST HANGER CORRODING AND DETERIATING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRES SCUBBING OUT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

REAR TYRES INNER EDGES SCRUBBING OUT

Fail 18 May 2017 106,003 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BRAKE PADS SIEZED IN CARRIER (3.5.1k)

CENTER METAL EXHAUST HANGER CORRODING AND DETERIATING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRES SCUBBING OUT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR TYRES INNER EDGES SCRUBBING OUT

Pass 25 May 2016 96,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 84,869 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 84,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2014

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014
Pass 20 May 2013 63,478 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 63,478 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 53,255 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 53,255 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 XFD is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

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

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