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KV59 EUU

2009 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,350 mi
Last recorded72,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 EUU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 72,350 miles

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

Suspension bushes perished/deteriorated front/rear bushes

Suspension components underneath have areas corroded/rusty front and rear

Pass 2 Jul 2024 64,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing wearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn several suspension bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from gearbox

Fail 9 May 2024 64,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both i believe there is no fluid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing wearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn several suspension bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from gearbox

Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,086 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil level on minimum front washer jets only just provide enough fluidand several items are corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2023 54,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil level on minimum front washer jets only just provide enough fluidand several items are corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,741 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,417 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and wearing low inner edge 205/55/16

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,125 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,498 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,629 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,777 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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KV59 EUU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KV59 EUU, 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 KV59 EUU registered?

KV59 EUU is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is KV59 EUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 EUU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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