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BV09 KYF

2009 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,899 mi
Last recorded106,899 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 KYF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 106,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 90,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 90,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,097 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 73,130 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 73,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 64,573 miles

wet test

Pass 7 Feb 2018 56,307 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nail in offside front tyre.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 56,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,385 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,820 miles

covers and trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 41,820 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

covers and trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 31,916 miles

rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 6 Apr 2013 26,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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BV09 KYF is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 KYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV09 KYF registered?

BV09 KYF is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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