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DG59 BBJ

2009 Seat Exeo

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,520 mi
Last recorded87,520 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 BBJ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,520 miles

Nearside Front Day runner bulb not working.

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 87,520 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Sleeve joint clamp broken but system is secure and not leaking. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Day runner bulb not working.

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,380 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Sleeve joint clamp broken but system is still secure and not leaking. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,625 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Fail 15 Sep 2022 73,625 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 71,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,225 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 62,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,120 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

osf wiper starting to smear

Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 51,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 34,193 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 28,538 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 28,536 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,315 miles

engine covers obscuring some componenets

undertrays obscuring some componenets

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 17,865 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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DG59 BBJ is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 95,262 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 DG59 BBJ, 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 DG59 BBJ registered?

DG59 BBJ is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is DG59 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 BBJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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