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KV09 OTS

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

85,861 mi
Last recorded85,861 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,861 miles

Nearside Rear indicator discoloured/faded

Nearside Rear tyre at wear indicator

emissions on limit,refer also prior fail/advise

undercarriage cover fitted - not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2016 85,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear indicator discoloured/faded

Nearside Rear tyre at wear indicator

emissions on limit,refer also prior fail/advise

undercarriage cover fitted - not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2016 85,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear indicator discoloured/faded

Nearside Rear tyre at wear indicator

undercarriage cover fitted - not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,681 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions on limit,refer also prior fail/advise 168726065007

Fail 7 Mar 2015 72,678 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 57,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,954 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 44,954 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

n/s/r tyre perished,fronts wear

presented with insufficient engine oil,1.5lts added

Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,167 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 30,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OTS is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

KV09 OTS is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is KV09 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 OTS shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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