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KY59 WJU

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,350 mi
Last recorded140,350 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 140,350 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 140,350 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 139,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 138,187 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 136,913 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 133,544 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 125,795 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 125,795 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 117,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 108,926 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 101,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,285 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,394 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 56,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r road spring broken at extreme end but neither function or location is effected

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 WJU is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WJU, 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 WJU registered?

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

Is KY59 WJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 WJU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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