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KS09 XEN

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

258,204 mi
Last recorded258,204 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 258,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 258,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash,refer to enclosed OBD report (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 251,386 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 251,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Front both fog lights inoperative

Front fog light tell tale not working

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 243,329 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 243,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner tread,tyre also worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 233,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 233,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 213,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre pressure adjusted (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 196,229 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering

Fail 30 Jul 2019 196,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 170,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose perishing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake hose perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2017 147,715 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 120,165 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 120,165 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,234 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,802 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XEN is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

KS09 XEN is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is KS09 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS09 XEN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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