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KM09 XKJ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,688 mi
Last recorded143,688 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 XKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 143,688 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 225/55R17 101Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 143,688 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting broken. Centre sleeve corroded and broken, 60mm. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 225/55R17 101Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 137,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (225/55 ZR17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (225/55 ZR17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 137,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (225/55 ZR17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (225/55 ZR17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (225/55 r17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (225/55 r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 129,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (225/55 r17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (225/55 r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 124,874 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 124,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 114,428 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 114,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R17 101W XL. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R17 101W XL. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 97,468 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 95,315 miles

Exhaust corroded and slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 89,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 89,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,732 miles

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Nov 2016 78,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17wr (4.1.E.1)

engine cover loose

Pass 27 May 2015 70,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

rear tyres uneven wear

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall offside front tyre sidewall damage more than slight

part of exhaust system slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper blade worn

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 XKJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

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

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