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KM09 YVV

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,981 mi
Last recorded89,981 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 YVV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 89,981 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 89,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,245 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 73,234 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 73,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,560 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 72,560 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,872 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 71,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 68,697 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 68,697 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,379 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,214 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 58,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,582 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,699 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,639 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,850 miles

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 YVV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVV, 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

How do I check the history of KM09 YVV?

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What year was KM09 YVV registered?

KM09 YVV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is KM09 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 YVV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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