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KR09 LFA

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,486 mi
Last recorded50,486 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 LFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,486 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 50,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive NO READING (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Side repeater missing both (1.4.A.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,004 miles

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

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

o/s/f splush guard damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2015 47,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/f splush guard damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,137 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,007 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 LFA is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

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

Is KR09 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 LFA shows 6 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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