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KN09 LBY

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,112 mi
Last recorded112,112 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 LBY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 112,112 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 106,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (

Pass 4 Jul 2023 103,048 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 96,567 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,593 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 93,593 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,630 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,786 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 71,460 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,459 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 38,459 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,311 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 26 Mar 2012 18,645 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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KN09 LBY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LBY, 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 LBY registered?

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

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