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KY59 LHJ

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,085 mi
Last recorded105,085 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 LHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 102,350 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 99,829 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 97,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,454 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,639 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,667 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,869 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 12 Dec 2013 54,476 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,277 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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KY59 LHJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KY59 LHJ, 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 KY59 LHJ registered?

KY59 LHJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is KY59 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 LHJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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