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FE59 RJZ

2009 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,236 mi
Last recorded150,236 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 RJZ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 150,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 150,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 143,800 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 143,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 136,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 126,583 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 126,583 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,530 miles

Nearside Front steering arm inner joint has slight play

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 117,530 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm inner joint has slight play

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,255 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Sep 2020 107,255 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing material loose from back plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,231 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake hose ferrules corroded, hoses also cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2019 97,231 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake hose ferrules corroded, hoses also cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,676 miles

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIED INSECURE.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 85,676 miles

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

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIED INSECURE.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,606 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 59,245 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 58,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,335 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 25,918 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,918 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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FE59 RJZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FE59 RJZ, 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 FE59 RJZ registered?

FE59 RJZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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