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KM59 KFK

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,137 mi
Last recorded154,137 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 KFK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 154,137 miles

Exhaust system corroded & slight blows.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 154,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated & has play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded & slight blows.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure.

Pass 13 Nov 2024 143,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2023 131,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 131,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 120,485 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,986 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on inner edge ,cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on inner edge ,cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 90,559 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 90,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,030 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 78,030 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 73,441 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 65,712 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,713 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 59,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,093 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2013 42,083 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,912 miles

Nearside Front 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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KM59 KFK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 KM59 KFK, 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 KM59 KFK registered?

KM59 KFK is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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