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KR09 KXF

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

252,951 mi
Last recorded252,951 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 KXF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 252,951 miles

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

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 26 Jul 2019 238,905 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn traction control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 232,482 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 232,276 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 232,261 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 210,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracked to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded no leaks (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 178,258 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 178,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 141,444 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 107,484 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 107,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2012 71,203 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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KR09 KXF is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR09 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

KR09 KXF is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is KR09 KXF safe to buy?

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