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OY09 KGX

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,957 mi
Last recorded111,957 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 KGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 111,957 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 111,957 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 91,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,374 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,762 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,223 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,223 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 46,004 miles

METAL IN NSR TYRE??? TREAD

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,004 miles

METAL IN NSR TYRE??? TREAD

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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OY09 KGX is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY09 KGX, 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 OY09 KGX registered?

OY09 KGX is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is OY09 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY09 KGX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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