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KV09 XFO

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,617 mi
Last recorded49,617 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 XFO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 49,617 miles

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

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

Nearside rear lamp damaged - function not impaired

Fail 5 Mar 2025 49,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside rear lamp damaged - function not impaired

Pass 18 Aug 2022 47,402 miles

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

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

nearside rear lamp has damage

Pass 21 Aug 2021 46,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,101 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 39,328 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 39,328 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,451 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 34,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,228 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,914 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 24,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 18,527 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 XFO is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

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

Is KV09 XFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 XFO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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