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KR09 KWJ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,031 mi
Last recorded166,031 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 KWJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 166,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 152,353 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 152,352 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level under minimum

Pass 26 Nov 2020 148,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 142,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 134,624 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 134,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 134,516 miles

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 134,487 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs heavily corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil level too low to carry out emissions test

Pass 1 Sep 2017 114,955 miles

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,815 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked/broken

Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,438 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked/broken

Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,331 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,423 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,968 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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KR09 KWJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KR09 KWJ, 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 KR09 KWJ registered?

KR09 KWJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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