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KV09 XGB

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,535 mi
Last recorded140,535 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 XGB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 140,535 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

exhuast corroded rear box

Pass 13 Mar 2021 135,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 130,800 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 121,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light flashing

Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,102 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,172 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 78,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,431 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 37,195 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 37,195 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,150 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 XGB is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

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

Is KV09 XGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 XGB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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