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KN59 LKZ

2009 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,239 mi
Last recorded143,239 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 LKZ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 143,239 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 143,237 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 128,110 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend/drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 128,108 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend/drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 114,064 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2024 114,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre structure broken down (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre structure broken down 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 101,310 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 101,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2022 87,974 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 87,974 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 80,005 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 75,760 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 63,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 56,424 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,795 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,840 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 46,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner part of tread low 225/40r18

Offside Rear tyre inner part of tread slightly lumpy

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 39,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

slight differance on front brake increase

Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,151 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 29,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,748 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

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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KN59 LKZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KN59 LKZ, 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 KN59 LKZ registered?

KN59 LKZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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