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DP05 POW

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

255,052 mi
Last recorded255,052 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP05 POW
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 255,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 240,370 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 219,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 200,710 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 200,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 172,551 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 155,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 125,977 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,968 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 96,968 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,665 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 89,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,246 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 32,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DP05 POW is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DP05 POW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP05 POW registered?

DP05 POW is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is DP05 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP05 POW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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