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KV09 YXZ

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,787 mi
Last recorded205,787 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 YXZ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 205,787 miles

Offside Front WING CORRODED NOT RESULTING IN ANY SHARP EDGES

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 205,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front WING CORRODED NOT RESULTING IN ANY SHARP EDGES

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 194,584 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 182,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 177,988 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 169,128 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Nov 2021 169,128 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Dec 2020 163,479 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp fracturing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 163,455 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp fracturing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 157,982 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 151,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 139,487 miles

both rear tyres outer walls split due to kerb

Fail 20 Apr 2018 139,487 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer walls split due to kerb

Pass 21 Apr 2017 125,255 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,287 miles

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

Offside 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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KV09 YXZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 95,262 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 KV09 YXZ, 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 17 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 KV09 YXZ registered?

KV09 YXZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is KV09 YXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 YXZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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