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KS59 VWL

2010 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,509 mi
Last recorded173,509 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Exeo100,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 VWL
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 173,509 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 173,514 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 163,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 163,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 148,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 134,720 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2022 134,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine cover under trays fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 121,876 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 121,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 108,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 108,400 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 99,816 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 88,719 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2017 74,852 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 60,461 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 50,273 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 33,144 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,760 miles

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

How Reliable is the Seat Exeo?

Based on 105,166 MOT tests across 8,155 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,618
coil spring broken 698
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 615
position lamp(s) not working 590
Registration plate lamp not working 534
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KS59 VWL is a 2010 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 100,099 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 Exeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS59 VWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Exeo typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Seat Exeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS59 VWL registered?

KS59 VWL is a 2010 Seat Exeo, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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