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KS09 XED

2009 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

199,967 mi
Last recorded199,967 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 XED
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 199,967 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box delaminated/corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2025 199,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box delaminated/corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 185,624 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 185,624 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 168,251 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 168,251 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 152,622 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 152,622 miles

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 133,525 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2021 133,525 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2020 124,382 miles

silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2020 124,382 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

silencer deteriorated,and front sleeve clamp corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 114,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 101,676 miles

silencer deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2018 101,655 miles

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

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

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,042 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 87,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,847 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,542 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 44,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,225 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 XED is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XED, 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 KS09 XED registered?

KS09 XED is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is KS09 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS09 XED shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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