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KS58 XZE

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,584 mi
Last recorded150,584 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 XZE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 150,584 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 150,574 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 134,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 124,800 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,955 miles

Child seat in front seat full check not done

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear tyres close to limit

Fail 15 Feb 2017 117,955 miles

Child seat in front seat full check not done

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,026 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 27 May 2015 92,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Fail 27 May 2015 92,423 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing badley on inner edges of tread

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre slightly cut on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,488 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,648 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,822 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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KS58 XZE is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS58 XZE, 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 KS58 XZE registered?

KS58 XZE is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 February 2009.

Is KS58 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS58 XZE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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