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AO09 KHM

2009 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,663 mi
Last recorded52,663 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 KHM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 52,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 50,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,202 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 44,922 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 44,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 42,949 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,800 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 32,464 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,439 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 28,439 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,329 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 21,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,700 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,287 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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AO09 KHM is a 2009 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO09 KHM, 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 AO09 KHM registered?

AO09 KHM is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is AO09 KHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 KHM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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