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KV59 YBL

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,150 mi
Last recorded187,150 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 187,150 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 187,105 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 181,349 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 181,347 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 284,366 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2023 276,845 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 276,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 268,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 268,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 159,072 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear box corroded. not leaking

Fail 31 Aug 2021 159,072 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear box corroded. not leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2020 151,587 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 151,587 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 142,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 133,733 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 133,733 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,409 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 131,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 128,281 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 128,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 123,632 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 114,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres very worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,077 miles

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

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

Rear box corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,382 miles

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 YBL is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBL, 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.

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What year was KV59 YBL registered?

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

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