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KN59 XXZ

2009 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,152 mi
Last recorded156,152 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 XXZ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 156,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 147,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 140,368 miles

slight crack in front windscreen but outside drivers field of view

Pass 3 Oct 2022 135,454 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 135,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 129,606 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 129,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+Heavily worn on edges ***strong advise*** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,337 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 118,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 112,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,396 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2017 108,387 miles

Braking system leaking o/s/r bleed screw (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,202 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,573 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 89,573 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

tpms light on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,073 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 65,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,293 miles

both rear tyres are out of shape on inner edges

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 XXZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Silver 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 KN59 XXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN59 XXZ registered?

KN59 XXZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is KN59 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 XXZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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