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KM59 RJV

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,395 mi
Last recorded133,395 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 133,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable braiding broken and rusty

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust silenser deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2022 120,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable braiding broken and rusty

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight exhaust fumes leaks rear engine compartment from EGR valve

Pass 12 Jul 2021 106,992 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 106,986 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,865 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,628 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,897 miles

rear exhaust outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,741 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,061 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,306 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,508 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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KM59 RJV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJV, 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 RJV registered?

KM59 RJV is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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