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KY59 YKL

2009 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,542 mi
Last recorded88,542 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 88,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 88,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 84,214 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 80,782 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 80,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,184 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 77,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge to second skin (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,638 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,244 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,918 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,627 miles

Front brake disc's lipped

Rear brake disc's lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,668 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 YKL 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 80%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

KY59 YKL is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is KY59 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 YKL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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