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2009 SEAT Exeo 2.0L Diesel · KV59 EKC

KV59 EKC

2009 SEAT Exeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/09/2009. Recorded mileage 166,341 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SEAT EXEO
Year / Origin
2009 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/02/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
166,341 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/02/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle holds a current roadworthiness status following a pass on February 7 2024, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows a shift toward stability after a period of inconsistency. While the vehicle failed its tests in March 2022 and April 2023, the subsequent tests were completed without failures or advisories. This indicates that the mechanical or safety issues identified during those failures were addressed and rectified by the owner. At a recorded mileage of 166,341 miles, this 17-year-old vehicle averages approximately 9,785 miles per year. This usage aligns with typical annual mileage for a car of this age. The record shows a significant gap in testing between March 2022 and April 2023, where the vehicle underwent a failure and a subsequent pass on the same day. The high cumulative mileage suggests significant wear on consumable components such as suspension bushes, brake hardware, and drivetrain parts, despite the lack of recorded defects in the most recent tests. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the components most likely to have caused the previous 2022 and 2023 failures. Although the specific reasons for those failures are not detailed in the summary, high-mileage vehicles of this era frequently suffer from corrosion on structural subframes and wear in the control arm bushings. Checking for binding brake calipers and evaluating the integrity of the exhaust system is essential given that the last recorded MOT was performed over two years ago. Buying score: 68 Risk level: Low.

KV59 EKC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2024
  • 166,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for SEAT SEAT Exeo

Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

KV59 EKC Mileage History

  1. 21/03/2022148,211 mi
  2. 21/03/2022148,211 mi
  3. 12/04/2023163,023 mi+14,812 mi
  4. 12/04/2023163,023 mi
  5. 07/02/2024166,341 mi+3,318 mi

Average of roughly 9,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KV59 EKC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Exeo (KV59 EKC) between March 2022 and February 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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