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KR09 XGN

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,501 mi
Last recorded148,501 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 148,501 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 144,134 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 141,041 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 139,477 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 139,477 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 127,033 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs showing signs of corroision (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s screen wash inop but plenty of water from o/s washer jet

Pass 1 Feb 2021 115,131 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet secondary catch deteriorated

nearside windscreen washer not working but offside washer supplies sufficient fluid for screen

Fail 1 Feb 2021 115,131 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

bonnet secondary catch deteriorated

nearside windscreen washer not working but offside washer supplies sufficient fluid for screen

Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,555 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,128 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,094 miles

engine cover & under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

Offside Front tyre scrubbed

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside + Offside rear tyres scrubbed inside edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2016 85,374 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside + Offside rear tyres scrubbed inside edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 78,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,538 miles

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

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 9 Jul 2012 56,030 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 XGN is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

KR09 XGN is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is KR09 XGN safe to buy?

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