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KY09 UGW

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,956 mi
Last recorded129,956 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 UGW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 129,956 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2024 126,548 miles

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2024 126,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 122,961 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,186 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 108,433 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2020 102,993 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,166 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 9 Dec 2019 97,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,282 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 88,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 79,412 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 79,411 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,348 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 71,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,058 miles

Both rear tyres some perishing !!!!

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to wear limit (3.5.1g)

exhaust some corrosion !!!

Fail 5 Dec 2015 55,058 miles

Both rear tyres some perishing !!!!

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to wear limit (3.5.1g)

exhaust some corrosion !!!

Pass 29 Dec 2014 45,668 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,677 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UGW is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGW, 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 KY09 UGW registered?

KY09 UGW is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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