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KY59 LJL

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,248 mi
Last recorded103,248 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,248 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,767 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,386 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,867 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacing pads and corroded front discs together (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,397 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2014 59,828 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,613 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LJL is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KY59 LJL, 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

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What year was KY59 LJL registered?

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

Is KY59 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 LJL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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