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KY59 WHC

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,597 mi
Last recorded87,597 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 87,597 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 74,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,285 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls and in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,696 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,566 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,270 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 40,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,665 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 34,665 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,615 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 15,143 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 WHC is a 2009 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

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

Is KY59 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 WHC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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