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KV59 YFA

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,936 mi
Last recorded136,936 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 136,936 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 136,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 118,226 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,056 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,587 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,393 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,145 miles

Central exhaust clamp rusted

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 92,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp rusted

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,299 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,706 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 79,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,643 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 73,647 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,744 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

exhaust back box outter layer cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,933 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,243 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YFA is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

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

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