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KV59 XCE

2009 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,339 mi
Last recorded109,339 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 XCE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 109,339 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 92,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 76,047 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 75,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at plate value 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,162 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 65,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit blew 2.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light staying on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,929 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,999 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

ENGINE LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,400 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 22,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,452 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 XCE is a 2009 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

KV59 XCE is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KV59 XCE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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