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KR09 KXJ

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,746 mi
Last recorded123,746 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 123,746 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 123,744 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 115,800 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,117 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 95,722 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner end leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn unevenly (stepped) - worn smooth in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 95,722 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner end leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn unevenly (stepped) - worn smooth in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,449 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 75,354 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,921 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,360 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 16 Jun 2015 50,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,796 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,254 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 20,303 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 KXJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KXJ, 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 KR09 KXJ registered?

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

Is KR09 KXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 KXJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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