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KS09 XEA

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,121 mi
Last recorded194,121 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 XEA
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 194,121 miles

Front wings rusty and taped

Pass 20 Dec 2023 188,072 miles

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

Nearside Front wing taped up

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

Offside Front wing bumper damaged taped up

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked beam pattern not effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 176,668 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 176,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

middle exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 164,075 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 163,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 HEAVILY DETERIORATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 155,367 miles

Front Exhaust sleeve, clamps corroded/deteriorated....

Pass 14 Jun 2019 143,886 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective jointing clap/pipe mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 143,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective jointing clap/pipe mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,679 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 131,679 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 239bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,149 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 100,331 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,351 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,764 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 71,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,266 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 2 - 3 mm.

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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KS09 XEA 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 72.2%.

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 KS09 XEA, 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 KS09 XEA registered?

KS09 XEA is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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