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KN09 VUH

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,098 mi
Last recorded227,098 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 227,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 213,760 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 213,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 184,201 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps sticking (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 184,201 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps sticking (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 150,490 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2018 150,483 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2017 123,000 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 101,267 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 97,977 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 77,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 54,806 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,111 miles

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

Offsside rear tyre cracking with age

Power steering warning light on

Fail 16 Apr 2012 37,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offsside rear tyre cracking with age

Power steering warning light on

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 VUH is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUH, 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

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What year was KN09 VUH registered?

KN09 VUH is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is KN09 VUH safe to buy?

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