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KN09 KZY

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,850 mi
Last recorded51,850 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 KZY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 51,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 45,094 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 45,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 39,084 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 37,486 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,033 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 36,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 34,445 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 32,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,225 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,564 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,821 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,976 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,463 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 12,615 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 9,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,322 miles

Oil leak

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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KN09 KZY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KN09 KZY, 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 KN09 KZY registered?

KN09 KZY is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is KN09 KZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 KZY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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