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EK59 FNH

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,709 mi
Last recorded171,709 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 FNH
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 171,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 171,708 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 148,602 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 148,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 137,920 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 128,993 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 128,993 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 119,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both-sides weering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 119,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both-sides weering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,372 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 110,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 103,698 miles

emmisions too clean to detect peak

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edges and lumpy

top covers and under covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2015 103,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emmisions too clean to detect peak

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edges and lumpy

top covers and under covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,208 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

emission to clean to test

Pass 1 Sep 2012 52,539 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EK59 FNH 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 58.8%.

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 EK59 FNH, 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 EK59 FNH registered?

EK59 FNH is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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