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KS09 XEB

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,151 mi
Last recorded154,151 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 XEB
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 154,151 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 154,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 145,850 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 145,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 139,578 miles

Nearside front roadwheel repaired by welding

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 139,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front roadwheel repaired by welding

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 132,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel clicking when rotated (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 132,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Also wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Outer sill covers fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also rough under operation (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2021 126,221 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (column sounds slightly ruff when rotated) (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 126,221 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (bolt possibly loose causing play between arm and trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (column sounds slightly ruff when rotated) (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,158 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 118,917 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,413 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,400 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper suspension arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,398 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper suspension arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,703 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 65,703 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 57,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,458 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,616 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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KS09 XEB is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

KS09 XEB is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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