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EF09 RTX

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,783 mi
Last recorded98,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 RTX
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 98,783 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer skin is corroded .

Fail 27 Jan 2026 98,783 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is in poor condition . also devoid of tread on inside and outside edges . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer skin is corroded .

Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,291 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE FERRULES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,841 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,204 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 42,023 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 29,286 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 15,079 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,088 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 10,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to nearside front tyre rim protecter

Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,724 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 8,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 6,505 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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EF09 RTX is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EF09 RTX, 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 EF09 RTX registered?

EF09 RTX is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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