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KV09 XEF

2009 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,198 mi
Last recorded100,198 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 XEF
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 100,198 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 98,075 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 95,570 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is on

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,579 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating and corroded

unable to complete full inspection of metal brake pipes due to floor covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2023 92,532 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating and corroded

unable to complete full inspection of metal brake pipes due to floor covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2021 88,261 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 88,261 miles

Fuel system component leaking Tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,785 miles

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

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Fail 7 Oct 2020 84,738 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,779 miles

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

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines .

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear- (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Sill covers fitted -not allowing full inspection of sill sections.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,389 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

SLIGHT CUT IN N/S/F TYRE

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,880 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,108 miles

Slight corrosion to rear discs

Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,392 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords

Fail 4 Oct 2012 33,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KV09 XEF is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV09 XEF, 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 KV09 XEF registered?

KV09 XEF is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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