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KN59 KXG

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,151 mi
Last recorded100,151 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 KXG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 94,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms lamp on

Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,237 miles

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 8 Dec 2022 83,366 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or from inside (6.2.3 (a))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 25 Mar 2021 72,020 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2021 72,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,156 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,830 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,936 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted obscuring components

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Mar 2017 61,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted obscuring components

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread edges (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full check of adult belt

offside rear tyre nail in tyre tread

under vehicle full cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers slight seepage

nearside and offside rear tyre's wearing inner tread

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,286 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,444 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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KN59 KXG is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KN59 KXG, 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 KN59 KXG registered?

KN59 KXG is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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