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KV59 YDW

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,257 mi
Last recorded156,257 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 YDW
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 156,257 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 143,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 143,508 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 127,267 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 110,922 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately boot small split (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 105,250 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 105,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,434 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 100,434 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 96,343 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,896 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,487 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,409 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 81,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,805 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2015 62,953 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,953 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,329 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 46,306 miles

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

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 YDW is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

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

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