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KV09 XEL

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,309 mi
Last recorded135,309 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 XEL
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 135,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tracking on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 135,212 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tracking on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 125,197 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 115,032 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 103,140 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,780 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 90,780 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low on effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,800 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2020 133,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking on or near fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 30 May 2019 74,056 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 67,238 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 May 2017 64,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre tread scrubbing

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall has light cracking

Offside Front Inner tyre tread scrubbing

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 64,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner tyre tread scrubbing

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall has light cracking

Offside Front Inner tyre tread scrubbing

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 60,167 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 52,596 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 52,596 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 45,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 36,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 29,486 miles

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW ALSO PUNCHURE?

OSR TYRE CATCHING WHEEL LINNER

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 XEL 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 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 KV09 XEL, 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 KV09 XEL registered?

KV09 XEL is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is KV09 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 XEL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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