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KU09 VBY

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 83,148 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 83,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch on chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,728 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

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

Under trays fitted covering most underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2023 77,652 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,584 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2022 74,583 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 65,923 miles

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

Under trays ftd

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,592 miles

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

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

Under trays ftd

Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,860 miles

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

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

under trays ftd

Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,538 miles

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

under trays ftd

Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,253 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,569 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 17,772 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 VBY is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KU09 VBY, 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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How do I check the history of KU09 VBY?

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What year was KU09 VBY registered?

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

Is KU09 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU09 VBY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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