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EK59 LFZ

2009 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

215,744 mi
Last recorded215,744 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 LFZ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 215,744 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 208,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 201,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly / slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 201,952 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly / slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 195,745 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 187,775 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 180,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and has superficial sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 176,996 miles

Handbrake lever travel indicates system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Sep 2019 169,663 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 169,663 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 161,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2017 150,736 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 150,736 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 139,120 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 127,289 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

Fail 21 Sep 2015 127,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,538 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 112,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,194 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 98,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,814 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 85,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LFZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LFZ, 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 EK59 LFZ registered?

EK59 LFZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is EK59 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 LFZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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