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KV09 LZE

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,405 mi
Last recorded98,405 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 LZE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,032 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,522 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)

Pass 3 May 2016 68,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepping inner edge 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepping inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 68,226 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepping inner edge 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepping inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/r door

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,448 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,234 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 46,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KV09 LZE is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc 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 KV09 LZE, 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

How do I check the history of KV09 LZE?

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What year was KV09 LZE registered?

KV09 LZE is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is KV09 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 LZE 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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