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KW59 LXY

2010 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,509 mi
Last recorded174,509 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Exeo100,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 LXY
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 174,509 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 174,509 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 171,101 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225\4517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 166,081 miles

Front Bumper not fully secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Secondary bonnet catch seized

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 166,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by tow hitch (0.1 (b))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper not fully secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Secondary bonnet catch seized

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 162,934 miles

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

Nearside Front front bumper not fully secure

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

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 12 Jan 2022 158,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner rack end

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted

exhaust system is corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2021 151,495 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 146,346 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 146,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 133,215 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 133,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 121,388 miles

Screen damaged

Under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 121,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Screen damaged

Under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 109,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also outer skin in very poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 109,894 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also outer skin in very poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,084 miles

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

Oil level getting low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box outer skin in very poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 66,260 miles

chips in front windscreen

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

rear tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,418 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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KW59 LXY is a 2010 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 100,099 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 KW59 LXY, 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 16 years old, this Seat Exeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KW59 LXY registered?

KW59 LXY is a 2010 Seat Exeo, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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