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KM09 XKF

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,073 mi
Last recorded143,073 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 143,073 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 143,071 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 143,070 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 134,958 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 134,957 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 122,939 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 122,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,212 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,887 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,608 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 83,608 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,259 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 47,531 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted on offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Pass 28 May 2013 39,170 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 30,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear seat belts unchecked due to childs seats

rear no plate damage

Pass 30 May 2012 30,072 miles

both rear seat belts unchecked due to childs seats

rear no plate damage

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 XKF is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

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

Is KM09 XKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 XKF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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