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KV59 EVX

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,957 mi
Last recorded164,957 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 EVX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 164,957 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to suspension components

Damage to vehicle exterior

Exhaust corroding

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread starting to step

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror housing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reflector damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under tray loose

Pass 5 Dec 2022 153,463 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower bumper reflector cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside mirror housing loose

corrosion underside in places

damage to exterior bodywork in places

engine undertray loose

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 138,876 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (weak) (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

a.c condenser deteriorated

damage to exterior of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated in places

offside rear tyre stepped on tread

offside wing mirror slightly loose/damaged

slight corrosion underside of car in places

under trays fitted/damaged in places

Fail 17 Nov 2021 138,876 miles

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

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

205/55r16

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (weak) (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

a.c condenser deteriorated

damage to exterior of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated in places

offside wing mirror slightly loose/damaged

rear tyres stepped on tread

slight corrosion underside of car in places

space tyre under inflated

tail-gate and bonnet latch worn and sticking

under trays fitted/damaged in places

Pass 30 Nov 2020 127,281 miles

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

head-lights deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres stepped on tread

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 30 Nov 2020 127,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid run out of water on test (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

head-lights deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres stepped on tread

slight corrosion underside of car in places

t p s light on

Pass 3 Dec 2019 114,524 miles

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

corrosion underside

front brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated/poor condition

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2019 114,524 miles

Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion underside

front brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated/poor condition

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,745 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded/worn

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 97,745 miles

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

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

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

205/55r16

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

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

brake discs corroded/worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,721 miles

coil springs slightly corroded in places

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 82,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cords on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cords on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

205/55r16

coil springs slightly corroded in places

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,027 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 47,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

engine undertray

Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,511 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 34,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,638 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 16,725 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 EVX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KV59 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

KV59 EVX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is KV59 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 EVX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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