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KY59 VEM

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,457 mi
Last recorded56,457 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,457 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 52,956 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,052 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,896 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,787 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,090 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 26,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VEM is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

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

Is KY59 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 VEM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY59 VEM have outstanding finance?

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