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KV59 YEB

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,503 mi
Last recorded196,503 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 196,503 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2026 196,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2025 181,137 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlights misty

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2024 168,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 168,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 8 Sep 2023 158,784 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion forming suspension components

Fail 8 Sep 2023 158,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion forming suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2022 134,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front droplinks cracking/worn

front top arms inner bushes cracking/worn

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 24 Aug 2022 134,781 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front droplinks cracking/worn

front top arms inner bushes cracking/worn

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,127 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (front/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (both) perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 106,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 95,819 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 13 Sep 2019 95,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,468 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,084 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,329 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,044 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 30,060 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,244 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 YEB 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 75%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

KV59 YEB is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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