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KY59 WEO

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,624 mi
Last recorded151,624 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 WEO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 151,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in drivers view of road ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 151,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in drivers view of road ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting ? (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 133,553 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,185 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 115,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,461 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2019 98,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,399 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,640 miles

keep check on front and nsr tyres

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,863 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Top and bottom covers

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,998 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 30,917 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WEO is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WEO, 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 WEO registered?

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

Is KY59 WEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 WEO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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