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KM09 YWJ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,160 mi
Last recorded158,160 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 158,160 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 120,927 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp corroded and snapped on one side but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 120,926 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp corroded and snapped on one side but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 112,064 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 105,602 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 105,602 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,171 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 97,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,421 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,965 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 73,493 miles

front brake discs and pads low/ worn

Pass 1 Jun 2013 59,769 miles

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)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 59,769 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 36,530 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 YWJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

KM09 YWJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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