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KY59 VCV

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,189 mi
Last recorded124,189 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 VCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 124,189 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 124,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,974 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 109,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,163 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Fail 28 Feb 2017 95,163 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Feb 2015 69,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side front seat belt,flexible stalk plastic cover is missing.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,213 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 VCV is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

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

Is KY59 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 VCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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