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KY09 EDL

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,680 mi
Last recorded137,680 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 EDL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 137,680 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 137,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 129,058 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 119,717 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 119,717 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,418 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 104,229 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,949 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 96,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 91,318 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,985 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 79,074 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,273 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,524 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 23,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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KY09 EDL is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KY09 EDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KY09 EDL?

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What year was KY09 EDL registered?

KY09 EDL is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is KY09 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 EDL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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