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KR59 XRO

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,136 mi
Last recorded122,136 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 XRO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,136 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,998 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 110,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 103,533 miles

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 103,444 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 98,677 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 98,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,992 miles

plastic under body covers fitted concealing some items from view

Fail 11 Nov 2017 92,846 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured broken at the bottom of the spring (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken broken at the bottom of the spring (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

plastic under body covers fitted concealing some items from view

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,549 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,932 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 17 Nov 2014 58,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 40,401 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

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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KR59 XRO is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KR59 XRO, 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

How do I check the history of KR59 XRO?

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What year was KR59 XRO registered?

KR59 XRO is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is KR59 XRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 XRO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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