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KR09 XBC

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,817 mi
Last recorded100,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 XBC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 100,817 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 96,409 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edges

Fail 4 Aug 2021 92,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,211 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 87,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 81,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,209 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

Fail 9 Jan 2019 79,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 20 Jan 2018 72,781 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,834 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,244 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 56,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers slightly smearing

washer bottle cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,180 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,419 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 38,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XBC is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

KR09 XBC is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is KR09 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 XBC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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