2009 SEAT Exeo 2.0L Diesel · KV09 TMU

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from reactive repairs to developing component degradation. The most recent test in August 2022 at 148,752 miles passed without failures but identified light oil misting on both front shock absorbers. While this did not result in an immediate failure, it indicates the beginning of seal failure in the damping system, marking a progression from the clean record seen in the September 2021 test. The recorded mileage of 148,752 miles over 17 years averages to approximately 8,750 miles per annum, which aligns with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between the 2020 and 2021 tests and another 9,400 miles between September 2021 and August 2022. There is a gap of nearly four years since the last recorded MOT, meaning the current state of the mechanical and rubber components remains unverified by official DVSA inspections. A buyer should inspect the front shock absorbers closely to determine if the misting has progressed to a significant leak that would compromise handling safety. The history reveals a pattern of neglected consumable maintenance, evidenced by the thin brake pads and deteriorated rear hoses noted in 2019, and the perished tyres that caused a 2020 failure. Given the age of the car, a thorough inspection of the suspension bushes and the condition of the rubber brake lines is essential to ensure that these previous issues have not deteriorated further since the last test.