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KV09 YYF

2009 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,229 mi
Last recorded125,229 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 YYF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2024 125,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust/exhaust mounting deteriorated

front fog lamp not working

nearside rear tyre not fitted correctly/wrong way around

Pass 10 Jun 2023 117,417 miles

engine smoking on idle

rear discs and pads are in poor condition

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 110,073 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 110,073 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 109,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,071 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 97,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Mar 2017 97,642 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

oil level low

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,883 miles

front brake pads worn low inner pad

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,510 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,745 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)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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KV09 YYF is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV09 YYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV09 YYF registered?

KV09 YYF is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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