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KV09 LZT

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,553 mi
Last recorded183,553 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 LZT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 183,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 177,392 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 177,390 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 171,355 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 171,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 164,821 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 157,148 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 157,146 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 152,589 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 145,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 132,188 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 116,904 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 18 Feb 2017 101,239 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 82,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 72,752 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 72,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 62,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 45,277 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 LZT is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LZT, 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 KV09 LZT registered?

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

Is KV09 LZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 LZT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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