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KY59 VCP

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,832 mi
Last recorded144,832 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 VCP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 144,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake poor compare to offside

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 140,193 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake poor compare to offside

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,993 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 128,993 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both side (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 117,618 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front aim/ pattern not very defined, bulb/s should replaced. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top, should replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and floor panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked ,should replace (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 107,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,397 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 95,395 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 78,261 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 66,491 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2018 66,491 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,578 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2016 54,280 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,300 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,849 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,886 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,741 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 VCP is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

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

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