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KU59 WHS

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,209 mi
Last recorded163,209 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 WHS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 163,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 144,059 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 144,041 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 124,252 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 113,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,296 miles

both front discs scored on inside

Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,010 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 71,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,767 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,140 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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KU59 WHS is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU59 WHS, 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

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What year was KU59 WHS registered?

KU59 WHS is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is KU59 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU59 WHS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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