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KS09 XFO

2009 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,236 mi
Last recorded181,236 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 XFO
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 181,236 miles

Front corrosion to both wings but no sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

tyre inflation light on

Fail 12 Dec 2024 181,236 miles

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

Front corrosion to both wings but no sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

tyre inflation light on

Pass 13 Dec 2023 169,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 169,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre inflation light on

Pass 20 Dec 2022 160,612 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake wear warning light on

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Both sides wheel arches corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Plastic engine cover, under trays and over sills fitted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 153,680 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on rear chassis sections

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 143,601 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on both rear brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2021 143,601 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on both rear brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Pass 3 Jan 2020 134,949 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

cut in n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

rear exhaust deteriorating

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on chassis sections

Fail 3 Jan 2020 134,949 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

cut in n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

rear exhaust deteriorating

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on chassis sections

Pass 4 Feb 2019 126,289 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 126,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 115,053 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield insicure

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2018 115,053 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield insicure

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 103,034 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides inner bead rims (4.2.A.1a)

Small stone chips in windscreen

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,592 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

cuts in both rear tyre inner sidewalls

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in both N/S tyre sidewalls

Front number plate craked

N/S front fog lamp has craked lens

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,661 miles

Damage to N/S rear bumper

N/S front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 XFO is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Red 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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

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

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