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KN09 LCX

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,575 mi
Last recorded82,575 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 LCX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,575 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,659 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 71,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 65,573 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 60,316 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,081 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 49,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,889 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 45,884 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,579 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,904 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,262 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 15 Sep 2011 14,955 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 LCX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KN09 LCX?

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What year was KN09 LCX registered?

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

Is KN09 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 LCX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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