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KN09 UHH

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,034 mi
Last recorded90,034 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 UHH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 90,034 miles

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

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

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

reverse lights inoperative

timing belt history ?

Pass 18 Dec 2024 86,685 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

timing belt history ?

Pass 19 Dec 2023 82,817 miles

timing belt history ?

Pass 7 Dec 2022 79,313 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,568 miles

coolant low

timing belt history ?

Fail 2 Dec 2021 76,568 miles

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

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

coolant low

timing belt history ?

Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,737 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s Rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface o/s rear (slight damage) (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 74,737 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s Rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working o/s Rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface o/s rear (slight damage) (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 68,210 miles

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

oil level low, topped up prior to test

timing belt history ?

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,713 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracks in tread

Offside Front slight cracks in tread

top up engine oil prior to test

Fail 3 Dec 2018 62,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear broken lamp (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slight cracks in tread

Offside Front slight cracks in tread

top up engine oil prior to test

Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,347 miles

Offside Rear lamp slight accident damage ,but still showing the right colours.

Rear o/s & n/s tyres slight cracks on outer tread

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,481 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,744 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,278 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 26,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre cracking

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 UHH is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UHH, 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 UHH?

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What year was KN09 UHH registered?

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

Is KN09 UHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 UHH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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