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KR09 LFB

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,848 mi
Last recorded63,848 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 LFB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 63,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 61,475 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 59,706 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 59,705 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,944 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 57,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 55,845 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 52,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,861 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 44,858 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,577 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 37,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 27,322 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 22,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 18,411 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,991 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 30 May 2012 12,157 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 LFB is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

KR09 LFB is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is KR09 LFB safe to buy?

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