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DG59 DFN

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,545 mi
Last recorded146,545 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 DFN
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 146,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 138,932 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 138,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 135,841 miles

Power steering lumpy

Fail 22 Sep 2020 135,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering wheel rim fractured 2 cracks (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering lumpy

Pass 18 Sep 2019 127,652 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 127,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,785 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened around shocker mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine and undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

repair on n/s/f wheel

small cut in o/s rear tyre inside wall

Fail 22 Sep 2016 74,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened around shocker mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine and undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

repair on n/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,790 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 14,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,380 miles

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

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 DFN is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG59 DFN, 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 DFN registered?

DG59 DFN is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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