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KN09 VWA

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,676 mi
Last recorded160,676 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 VWA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 160,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Dec 2024 160,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 144,009 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 144,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 123,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 102,310 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2021 102,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,215 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion in rear exhaust silencer casing

Fail 3 Dec 2020 90,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205 60 16 fitted (205 55 16) (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion in rear exhaust silencer casing

Pass 29 Nov 2019 79,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 68,547 miles

all four tyres have low tread on the inner/outer edges

Fail 5 Dec 2018 68,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all four tyres have low tread on the inner/outer edges

Pass 12 Feb 2018 57,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,310 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2017 41,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,619 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,581 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 VWA is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,894cc 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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

KN09 VWA is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for KN09 VWA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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