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OV09 KPA

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,257 mi
Last recorded52,257 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 KPA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,257 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system joints.

Engine undertray fitted.

Heavy corrosion to front brake discs on inner edges.

Minor oil leak.

N/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit.

Slight brake bind from both rear wheels.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 52,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion to exhaust system joints.

Engine undertray fitted.

Heavy corrosion to front brake discs on inner edges.

Minor oil leak.

N/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/F tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit.

Perishing to N/S/F tyre and worn heavily on edges.

Slight brake bind from both rear wheels.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,132 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,062 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 33,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,402 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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OV09 KPA is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OV09 KPA, 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 OV09 KPA registered?

OV09 KPA is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is OV09 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV09 KPA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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