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KV09 XGJ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,650 mi
Last recorded109,650 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 XGJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 109,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 109,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 96,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2024 95,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2023 85,566 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 85,513 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,963 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 59,113 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres badly worn on inner edge - ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 59,112 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres badly worn on inner edge - ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 51,742 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,638 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,284 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 34,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,338 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 16,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,421 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 XGJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV09 XGJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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