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KV59 XYR

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,130 mi
Last recorded160,130 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 XYR
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 160,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 160,129 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 155,116 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Various trim and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of the vehicle.

Fail 1 Nov 2023 155,115 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Various trim and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 7 Nov 2022 151,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 144,660 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 144,658 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 137,581 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 137,580 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of both sides front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 130,615 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 122,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,419 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,084 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,169 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 98,169 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,972 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 88,972 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,007 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 77,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KV59 XYR is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KV59 XYR, 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 KV59 XYR registered?

KV59 XYR is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is KV59 XYR safe to buy?

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