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FD09 YSY

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,648 mi
Last recorded110,648 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 YSY
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 110,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 105,320 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 99,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 91,523 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 91,523 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,379 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,691 miles

Both front seatbelts minor fraying

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,872 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 67,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,275 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,524 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,079 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 28,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FD09 YSY is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD09 YSY, 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 FD09 YSY registered?

FD09 YSY is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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