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KN09 LCU

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

132,090 mi
Last recorded132,090 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 LCU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 132,090 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 132,090 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 126,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 126,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 121,669 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch are near top mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 121,662 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Nearside Front 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 Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch are near top mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 114,250 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 114,203 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2021 96,633 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,632 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 94,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,147 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 91,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 80,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 73,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 73,827 miles

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,022 miles

both front wipers light smearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust hanger broken

exhaust back box deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2016 65,016 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

both front wipers light smearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust hanger broken

exhaust back box deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,537 miles

advise exhaust back box outer casing peeling off

advise front w/blades smearing screen slightly

advise rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 2 May 2014 48,325 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 48,321 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,729 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 24,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,625 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)

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 LCU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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