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KR09 LDL

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,942 mi
Last recorded125,942 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 LDL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 125,942 miles

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

Horn slightly quiet

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 125,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Horn slightly quiet

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 111,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 104,279 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 98,375 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 98,375 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 94,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 94,543 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,506 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2018 77,848 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 77,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,540 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 May 2017 70,526 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,624 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 53,624 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2014 46,291 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 36,383 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 LDL is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR09 LDL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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