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KV09 XFP

2009 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,531 mi
Last recorded98,531 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 98,531 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

plastic trims covering outer sills

Fail 2 Jul 2026 98,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 30 Jun 2025 94,305 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 94,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output borderline (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 89,172 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 89,140 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

condition of front headlamps ( milky )

Fail 29 Jun 2023 81,596 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

condition of front headlamps ( milky )

Pass 23 Jun 2022 76,868 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 76,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 70,877 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 65,625 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 61,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,758 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on the inner edges.

Rear brake pads are getting low, approx 3-4mm.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,358 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,399 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 XFP is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFP, 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 XFP registered?

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

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