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KY59 LKG

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,468 mi
Last recorded153,468 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 153,468 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 139,810 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered

Pass 17 Apr 2023 133,048 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 133,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 125,591 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 115,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 107,543 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 107,543 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OS+NS (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 96,489 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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OS+NS (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,456 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 85,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 63,035 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

baby seat in nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 9 Apr 2016 63,035 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

baby seat in nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,237 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,421 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,936 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 46,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,066 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 LKG is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black 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 KY59 LKG, 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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KY59 LKG is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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