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KM09 XGJ

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,548 mi
Last recorded121,548 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 121,548 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk damaged

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 116,079 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 27 Apr 2023 106,627 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 106,627 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low N/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 96,590 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 88,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 83,054 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 76,407 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 71,702 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 68,788 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 65,811 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 62,523 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 59,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 51,243 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 51,243 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 XGJ 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 87.5%.

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 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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

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

Is KM09 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 XGJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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