2009 SEAT Exeo 2.0L Diesel · KS09 XFC

The 2009 SEAT EXEO presents a mixed maintenance profile that has stabilised recently but carries a history of neglected front-end wear. The most recent test on 1 April 2025 at 94,752 miles passed, yet it still recorded an advisory-level oil leak and slight power seepage alongside a recurring nearside front upper suspension arm bush advisory. This indicates the vehicle is currently roadworthy but the owner has tolerated minor fluid seepage and suspension wear rather than resolving them outright. The trend is improving compared to early 2024 when the car failed twice in quick succession on 4 March and 26 February at around 90,200 miles. Those back-to-back failures exposed a cracked engine sump leaking oil excessively, split offside front CV boots, excessively worn anti-roll bar linkages, and loose engine mountings. The fact that these items were rectified to achieve a clean pass in March 2024 and again in April 2025 suggests a corrective effort was made. However, the reappearance of suspension bush advisories in both 2024 and 2025 implies ongoing wear that has been monitored rather than replaced. The mileage pattern is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,574 miles per year. The record shows a gap of over two years between the clean pass on 23 August 2022 at 85,444 miles and the February 2024 failure at 90,205 miles, during which only about 4,760 miles were covered. This points to very light use or possible long periods of standing, which can itself cause deterioration in rubber bushes, seals, and tyres through age hardening rather than mileage wear. The subsequent jump to 94,752 miles by April 2025 represents roughly 4,550 miles in just over a year, suggesting a change in ownership or usage pattern. The MOT record is sparse between 2022 and 2024, so a buyer should verify service history or maintenance receipts to confirm whether the engine sump, CV boots, and anti-roll bar linkages were genuinely replaced or merely patched. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and engine underside. The repeated advisories for upper suspension arm bushes on both sides indicate these components are approaching the end of their service life and will likely need replacement soon. Check the offside front CV boot carefully, as it failed twice in 2024 and any split boot will accelerate joint wear if contaminated. Inspect the engine sump for fresh oil residue around the repair area, since the original failure cited a cracked sump and residual seepage remains flagged. Examine the engine mountings for movement by rocking the engine, and test the anti-roll bar linkages for play. Given the low annual mileage, also assess tyre age and condition, as rubber perishes with time regardless of tread depth. The power steering seepage advisory from the 2025 test warrants a close look at the pump and rack for fluid loss, as prolonged low fluid levels can damage the steering rack.