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KN09 UGL

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 UGL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,127 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,124 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front cv boot wet (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 79,124 miles

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front cv boot wet (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 78,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged o/s/r/ brake pipe and flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f/ (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached o/s/r/ (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust secured by wire-n/s/r/ tyre on limit

Pass 27 Nov 2018 71,792 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,850 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 61,960 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 52,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner pershied and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2016 52,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner pershied and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,405 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2014 36,100 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,768 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbed on outer wall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,303 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UGL is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

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

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