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KN09 CBY

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

259,925 mi
Last recorded259,925 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 CBY
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 259,925 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 259,429 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 258,813 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 254,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 51,218 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2024 251,124 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 244,463 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 244,394 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 233,758 miles
Fail 16 May 2021 232,906 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 213,206 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 199,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 191,073 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 160,167 miles

Child seat fitted NSR unable to fully inspect seat belt

Horn tone slightly distorted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OS number plate bulb dim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 160,165 miles

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

Child seat fitted NSR unable to fully inspect seat belt

Horn tone slightly distorted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OS number plate bulb dim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 138,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 111,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 111,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 88,733 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wiper blades smearing

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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KN09 CBY is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KN09 CBY, 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 KN09 CBY registered?

KN09 CBY is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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