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KM09 XGN

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,115 mi
Last recorded114,115 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 XGN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 114,115 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 110,875 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 107,704 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 107,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,789 miles

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

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

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 91,252 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 91,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,241 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,349 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,020 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 54,544 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 45,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 XGN is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

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

Is KM09 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 XGN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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