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KU59 VXR

2009 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,906 mi
Last recorded116,906 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 VXR
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 116,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking (outer skin)

Rear subframe and adjoin suspension showing corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2025 116,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking (outer skin)

Rear subframe and adjoin suspension showing corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2024 108,128 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe showing corrosion

brake pad warning illuminated on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2023 100,490 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking (outer skin)

Rear tow bar partially obscuring rear number plate

brake pad warning illuminated on dash

Fail 11 Dec 2023 100,490 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking (outer skin)

Rear tow bar partially obscuring rear number plate

brake pad warning illuminated on dash

Pass 14 Dec 2022 92,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 92,834 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,908 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 85,908 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 81,378 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 79,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front plate damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2019 79,433 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front plate damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2018 74,982 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Dec 2017 67,985 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 59,679 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 51,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 43,107 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 15 Nov 2012 29,429 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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KU59 VXR is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU59 VXR, 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 KU59 VXR registered?

KU59 VXR is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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