2009 SEAT Altea 2.0L Diesel · KR09 NNB

The 2009 SEAT Altea displays a stable mechanical standing, achieving a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 25 April 2025 with 69,126 miles on the clock. The maintenance trend remains consistent, though the record contains anomalies. The vehicle failed its tests on 30 March 2023 and 23 April 2024, yet no defects were logged for either failure, with a pass achieved on the same day at the identical mileage. This pattern suggests the owner rectified minor issues immediately or the initial failures stemmed from procedural anomalies rather than chronic mechanical faults. The recorded mileage of 69,126 miles equates to an annual average of roughly 4,066 miles, marking this Altea as a notably low-mileage example for its seventeen years. Accumulation has remained gradual and consistent. Between the March 2023 test at 64,708 miles and the April 2024 test at 68,412 miles, the vehicle covered 3,704 miles over thirteen months. The most recent increment from April 2024 to the April 2025 test shows a mere 714 miles added in twelve months. Such minimal recent use suggests the car has spent extended periods stationary, which carries its own mechanical implications despite the low overall odometer reading. With zero defects recorded across the entire MOT history, the mechanical record appears entirely unblemished. A buyer should treat the vehicle's stationary periods with caution during a physical inspection. Extended sitting causes rubber suspension bushes and tyres to perish and flat-spot, while brake calipers can bind and discs corrode despite the low mileage. Inspect the exhaust system for internal corrosion from short trips that fail to evaporate condensation. Verify the structural integrity of the underbody, as standing vehicles often suffer from surface rust on suspension components and brake lines. The discrepancy between the failed tests and the lack of recorded defects warrants a direct conversation with the seller to clarify what prompted those initial failures before the same-day passes.