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DN59 OFO

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,429 mi
Last recorded172,429 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 OFO
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 172,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2026 172,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 158,655 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 158,655 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 145,251 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

play in steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 143,902 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 143,886 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 136,138 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 131,438 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 116,870 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front, n/s only just passable (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad light showing yellow,

rear exhaust weak/rusty

Fail 1 May 2019 116,870 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front, n/s only just passable (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working top up (3.5 (a))

brake pad light showing yellow,

rear exhaust weak/rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear ex weak/rusty just passable

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Fail 18 Apr 2018 103,732 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear ex weak/rusty just passable

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,752 miles

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Fail 7 Apr 2017 93,752 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,543 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,761 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,793 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,215 miles

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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DN59 OFO is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey 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 DN59 OFO, 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 DN59 OFO registered?

DN59 OFO is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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