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KR09 NNY

2009 Seat Altea

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,996 mi
Last recorded140,996 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 NNY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 140,996 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 140,996 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 128,197 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 110,620 miles

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Fail 27 Jun 2023 110,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil low,osf outer cv boot poor,nsf indicator colour fade,nsf seatbelt buckle casing poor,brakes-suspension-exhaust-underbody-running gear rusting

rear brake hoses poor,brake discs scored-pitting

Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,139 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child seat fitted to rear

NSF seatbelt buckle outer casing incomplete, but functioning as intended

Fail 2 Sep 2022 109,139 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child seat fitted to rear

NSF seatbelt buckle outer casing incomplete, but functioning as intended

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very heavily worn (would advise replacement!) (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp outer casings faded, not affecting beam image

Fail 1 Feb 2021 102,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very heavily worn (would advise replacement!) (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp outer casings faded, not affecting beam image

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,210 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,368 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,766 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,294 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 75,294 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,553 miles

rear box corroded but not yet blowing

Fail 13 Nov 2017 65,523 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear box corroded but not yet blowing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,983 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 57,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,534 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 16,909 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,458 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 NNY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NNY, 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 NNY registered?

KR09 NNY is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is KR09 NNY safe to buy?

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