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KV59 YEL

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,834 mi
Last recorded175,834 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 175,834 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 165,693 miles

Exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2023 149,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 149,598 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On the inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 136,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,178 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 133,012 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 129,959 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 121,426 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Two punctures

Under tray fixings missing

Pass 27 Oct 2017 113,068 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,296 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,553 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,536 miles

Corrosion to back box outer skin

Pass 2 Nov 2013 77,471 miles

Passenger and drivers front tyres both wearing slightly on edges

backbox outer skin corroded, not blowing

Fail 1 Nov 2013 77,471 miles

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

Passenger and drivers front tyres both wearing slightly on edges

backbox outer skin corroded, not blowing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,664 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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KV59 YEL is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

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

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