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KM09 XJF

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,623 mi
Last recorded116,623 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2022 116,623 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 111,298 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 111,298 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 99,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,120 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,104 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2017 85,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

under-tray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,041 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 73,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,359 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 65,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 63,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/rear tyre has cut on inner wall not deep enough to reach ply or nylon.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,482 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/rear tyre has cut on inner wall not deep enough to reach ply or nylon.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 51,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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 XJF 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 52.6%.

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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

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

Is KM09 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 XJF shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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