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DG59 ZSP

2009 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,610 mi
Last recorded173,610 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 ZSP
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 173,610 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 173,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 158,945 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 158,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 144,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 138,007 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 129,398 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 119,522 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 119,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 108,033 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 107,973 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,227 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 83,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,411 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,668 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

rear box of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2014 62,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

rear box of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 31 Dec 2013 48,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 48,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2012 32,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZSP is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

DG59 ZSP is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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