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KU09 VCG

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,293 mi
Last recorded116,293 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 VCG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 116,293 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 108,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 108,397 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system /rear box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2019 97,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system /rear box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both tyres are worn on inner edges.

Rear Exhaust is corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on edges.

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,415 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,240 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 42,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 33,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,511 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 VCG is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

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

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