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KV09 LZJ

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,183 mi
Last recorded115,183 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 LZJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 115,183 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 104,628 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 2 Feb 2024 104,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 20 Jan 2023 90,127 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2023 89,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

f/n/s tyre worn on inner edge

f/o/s tyre bald on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,165 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,188 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr ()

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2021 62,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr ()

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,541 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,003 miles

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

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,570 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,727 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,864 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,521 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,037 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 13 Mar 2012 21,255 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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KV09 LZJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LZJ, 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 KV09 LZJ registered?

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

Is KV09 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 LZJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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