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KR09 XGK

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,171 mi
Last recorded119,171 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 XGK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,171 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 118,023 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 111,474 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,184 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 104,183 miles

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

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 Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cable sticking (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,963 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 91,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,368 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 80,368 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 67,725 miles

boot opens 1 in 5 times

both front tyres 3mm

inside face of front brake discs very poor

n/s/front outer cv boot weeping greese

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,229 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted at test

under tray fitted at test

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 43,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 34,081 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 XGK is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

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

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