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KM09 XFV

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,076 mi
Last recorded124,076 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 115,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 109,302 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 109,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 103,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 103,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bulb ? (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 95,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2017 95,601 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail box mounting bracket broken. (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 87,399 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 78,128 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 78,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 68,977 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 58,258 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 46,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 46,782 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 XFV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

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

Is KM09 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 XFV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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