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KV09 OUG

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 99,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,818 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 85,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 80,418 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 80,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,775 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 68,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,000 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 63,999 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 58,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 58,223 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,424 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 51,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,592 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 22,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,419 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 OUG is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OUG, 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 OUG registered?

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

Is KV09 OUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 OUG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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