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KN09 UFY

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,615 mi
Last recorded128,615 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 UFY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 128,615 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 128,614 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 122,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 118,706 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 115,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight surface cracks. (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2020 108,571 miles

wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen

Fail 24 Apr 2020 108,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen

Pass 1 May 2019 102,203 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 92,162 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 92,138 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

plastic under guards fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 84,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 84,198 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear clamps broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,349 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,252 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,664 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 50,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,287 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 UFY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

KN09 UFY is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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