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KV09 YZO

2009 Seat Altea XL

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,746 mi
Last recorded95,746 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea XL81,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 YZO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 95,746 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 95,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 95,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers have minor leak

both rear tyres close to limit on edges

offside front outer cv boot perished and has pin hole

Pass 3 Oct 2020 87,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust support/ bracket broken (corroded)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 81,205 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 71,258 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 65,510 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,014 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 58,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,228 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,079 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,821 miles

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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KV09 YZO is a 2009 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KV09 YZO, 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 KV09 YZO registered?

KV09 YZO is a 2009 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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