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KM09 XFE

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,814 mi
Last recorded152,814 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2024 152,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join corroded and small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 150,052 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 144,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing/worn very uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 138,588 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 138,588 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 131,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 131,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 119,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,861 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,816 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,015 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2015 72,244 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2014 62,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2014 62,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,939 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 41,859 miles

not tested nearside rear seatbelt (childseat fitted)

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 XFE is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XFE, 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

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What year was KM09 XFE registered?

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

Is KM09 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 XFE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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