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KV09 XFS

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,777 mi
Last recorded61,777 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 61,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and tread scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 61,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and tread scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 53,684 miles

corrosion around outer skin of rear silencer

off side rear tyre worn low on inner edge and slightly perished

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 20 May 2016 53,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

corrosion around outer skin of rear silencer

off side rear tyre worn low on inner edge and slightly perished

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 22 May 2015 45,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 45,961 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,476 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,756 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,946 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XFS is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

KV09 XFS is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is KV09 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 XFS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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