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KM09 XFR

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,913 mi
Last recorded134,913 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 134,913 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 134,913 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Fitted orange bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 128,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 17 Jun 2024 128,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Too Low And Scattered Light (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 21 Feb 2024 128,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Damaged Bulb? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre/Rear Bracket Corroded Through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake Grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 9 Feb 2023 119,165 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 110,695 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2022 110,695 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 109,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2020 109,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2019 108,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2019 108,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 95,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 89,963 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Low Emissions Emitter

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 50,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

littel nick in osf tyre outer wall

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 XFR 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 68.4%.

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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

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

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