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KV09 OUF

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,726 mi
Last recorded140,726 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 140,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 140,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 131,150 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 131,149 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,727 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 118,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,808 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,155 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bands and worn on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2016 95,155 miles

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

both front tyres getting close to wear bands and worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,612 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,839 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bands required soon, rear pads approx 50% worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,182 miles

childs seat fitted to l/h rear.rear brake pdsa getting down.o/s scratched

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,737 miles

childs seat fitted to rear o/s.o/s/f door scratched

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 OUF is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

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

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