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KU09 VBN

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,772 mi
Last recorded128,772 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 VBN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 128,772 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 128,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged / cracked. (0.1 (b))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 121,649 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 121,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 116,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rapid wear on inner edge. !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 111,997 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rapid wear on inner edge. !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,369 miles

Front Slight noise from Suspension.

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine / Gearbox. ??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 98,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 98,486 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,082 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 81,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 67,709 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,327 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,806 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 44,809 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 44,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,970 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,388 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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KU09 VBN is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU09 VBN, 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 KU09 VBN registered?

KU09 VBN is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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