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KV09 WLX

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,270 mi
Last recorded148,270 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 WLX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 148,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 139,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 139,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 133,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 124,582 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 124,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 106,127 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear fog lamp outer lens cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,900 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 96,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2015 72,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 56,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 12,235 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 WLX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

KV09 WLX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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