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KN09 LCY

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,385 mi
Last recorded142,385 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 LCY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 142,385 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 142,385 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 138,920 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened os and n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/f. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 131,911 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 131,911 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing anti roll bar mounting bolts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced anti roll bar mounting bolts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2020 128,137 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear door has dent but no sharp projection

Pass 4 Apr 2019 111,197 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 111,197 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 102,308 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 102,308 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,727 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,727 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,342 miles

rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,888 miles

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

both front brake discs inner surface in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2013 35,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs pitted inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,279 miles

front brake discs pitted inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,199 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

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 LCY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

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

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